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ANGEL POWELL
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Jazz master, lover of art, the coolest man you’ll ever know.
Does chef profiles for Charleston Scene. She is also married to a ninja.
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When not working as a freelance writer, he enjoys organic farming, music, furniture making and backpacking.
Loves hip-hop more than you love cake.
If you are an artist, Vikki wants to talk to you. She is a singer, writer, photographer and marathon runner.
Full-time freelance writer who finds it difficult to work at home when her two chocolate labs won’t stop licking her toes.
Freelance writer, extraordinare. She is super connected in the community.
Sydney will teach you everything you need to know about pop culture.
Insists that you not forget her middle initial. She loves friendly bartenders, philosophy, and her rockstar boyfriend.
A former stylist turned writer, obsessed with all things fashion, buzz and culture. She enjoys staying on top of events so you don’t have to.
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First Annual Lowcountry Living Picnic On Monday night, I had the pleasure of performing poetry for the first of (hopefully) many singer-songwriter nights at The Pour House on James Island. The monthly series brings local musicians, poets and painters together for a night of community, music and camaraderie. The first night of the series was beautiful. The lineup featured out-of-this-world local talent. I shared the stage with Mac Leaphart, Lindsay Holler, Graham Whorley, Skye Paige, James Justin Burke, Danielle Howle, Gregory Scott, Steven Hurst, Vikki Matsis, Brit Washburn, Angela Chvarak and Joey Tucker. Monday’s show was yet another example of why I decided to make Charleston my home. We have so many talented and welcoming artists in the Lowcountry, it’s hard not to be inspired every time you see a show. I am honored to be part of this scene. Please support local artists and watch us grow. Darius Rucker’s success is a perfect example of what can happen when a local talent is supported and nurtured. My hope is that kind of success reaches us all.
“Ginger: a Hansel & Gretel Tale” THROUGH AUG. 20 // UPPER LANCE HALL Beginning today and running through Aug. 20, Pure Theatre is presenting Rodney Lee Rogers and Spencer Deering’s “Ginger: A Hansel & Gretel Tale.” Directed by Pure co-Founder Rogers, the play features Sullivan Graci Hamilton, Addiston Dent and Brian DeCosta and introduces Carri Schwab. The show will mark the first time Rodgers and Deering have written a play together. Tickets are $20-$35 and are available at puretheatre.org or by calling 866-811-4111. Tickets also can be purchased the night of the show at the theater’s box office. All shows will be in Upper Lance Hall at 150 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchases are encouraged. For a more detailed schedule, visit puretheatre. org or call 723-4444. Student rush tickets are DAVID MADEL available for $15 with a valid student ID at cur- Sullivan Graci Hamilton and Addison tain time. For mature audiences only. Dent in “Ginger: a Hansel & Gretel Tale.”
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6-9 P.M. WEDNESDAY // FOLLY RIVER PARK Yoga Benefits Kids, a nonprofit organization based in Charleston, will host the first Lowcountry Living Picnic, an event designed to bring companies together to celebrate the start of a new school year in a comfortable environment with food, drinks, entertainment and giveaways provided by local businesses. All proceeds from the picnic will benefit children in the Lowcountry by supporting health and wellness programs offered by Yoga Benefits Kids. Primarily sponsored by Surf Bar, the Lowcountry Living Picnic will be held 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Folly River Park. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple and include beer and food, door prizes and live entertainment. Kids 12 and under get in free. An after-party will be held at Surf Bar immediately following the event. Tickets are limited and must be sold prior to the event. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door. To purchase tickets, visit Surf Bar at 103 W. Cooper Ave. on Folly Beach, call 588-2009 or contact Yoga Benefits Kids Executive Director Caryn Antos at caryn@yogabenefitskids.org.
“What is Charleston to You?” 5-8 P.M. FRIDAY// IMAGING ARTS Imaging Arts, 175 King St., will host a photographic exhibition featuring the works of 18 local photographers visually addressing the question “What is Charleston to You?” The collection emphasizes diverse perspectives and calls attention to each photographer’s artistic viewpoint of the Holy City through their lens. Photographers featured are Walter LeCroy, Steven Hyatt, Penny Hoey, Diana Deaver, Lauren Perrault, Brianna Stello, Dan Hale, Jeni Rone, Doug Stratton, Joe Major, Bill Howard Jr., Katie Baldwin, Michael Jones, Kenny McKeithan, Sue McKeithan, Rae Fenice, Shannon Di and Stephanie Swafford. Opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Aug. 6. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 3. Contact Lauren.Perrault@ ImagingArts.com or call the gallery at 577-7501.
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Hurricane Fighter Plane listens to tunes before they hit the Tin Roof
BY KEVIN YOUNG
Special to The Post and Courier
It’s time for another edition of “Here Listen To This.” The subject of today’s edition is local band Hurrican Fighter Plane. They gave their opinion on some songs as they prepared to play at The Tin Roof on Saturday. For more info on Hurricane
Fighter Plane, visit http://www. therainydaycollective.com/ or their Myspace page: http://www. myspace.com/therealfighterplane.
Abraham Linkin, “I Got It At Ross” Upright Citizen’s Brigade couldn’t be any better. I got my guitar at Ross. I stomped my gui-
WATCH IT ONLINE: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=r9yKyhgOIuY or use the keywords: “Abraham,” “Linkin” and “Ross”
tar ... it got a ding or two.
metal in music. Great tune to kill zombies to. Two thumbs up. WATCH IT ONLINE: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=JLPmyoxvTPo or use the keywords: “45,” “Grave” and “Partytime”
45 Grave, “Partytime”
Collective Soul, “Shine”
“Return Of The Living Dead”... it’s partytime. Some of the best
At the Pumpkins show, Billy Corgan started playing the open-
ing riff from this song and then the drummer kicked in and then the audience cheered. He stopped midway and just says “I hate that song!” It was awesome! I didn’t like this song fifteen years ago and I don’t like it now. WATCH IT ONLINE: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ m0bI82Rz_k or use the keywords: “Collective,” “Soul” and “Shine”
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Shark Week continues at the South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. Activities included with general admission. The aquarium will celebrate the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week with various activities, including a free outdoor screening of “Jaws,” sharkthemed dive shows, a craft station and more. Call 577-FISH or visit www.scaquarium.org.
FRIDAY
Head out for another art walk at the galleries in downtown Charleston. Included in the art walk is “Rite of Passage” by Joel Parker at Scoop studios, 57½ Broad St. Join the artist from 5-8 p.m. This marks the artist’s return to Charleston since graduating with a bachelor’s degree in art history, studio art and historic preservation from the College of Charleston.
SATURDAY
Come out to The Pour House on James
SUNDAY Sunday: Theatre Chalreston’s Gin and Jazz
Island, 1977 Maybank Highway, to celebrate the release of “I Got Music, Volume 2.” The concert will feature artists such as Dan Wright and the New Beat, Skye Paige and the Original Recipe, Mary’s Got a Band and Jamisun. It’s a night of partying for $5 at the door. Proceeds will benefit local independent artists and the Charleston Animal Society. CDs will be on sale for $10. The CD also will be available Saturday at all major record stores in the Charleston area, including Monster Music, Cats and Fifty-Two Five Records as well as online at 10trecords.com.
Theatre Charleston is hosting the Lowcountry’s first theater season kick-off party. “Gin & Jazz: A Roaring ’20s Party at Pepper Plantation” features a roaring ’20s theme and live jazz from Charlton Singleton and Jazz Artists of Charleston. The event also features an open bar with signature Gin Fizz cocktails as well as culinary delights. “Gin & Jazz” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Pepper Plantation, 1145 Chandler Road in Mount Pleasant. Call 849-0553 for directions. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theatrecharleston. com or by calling 813-8578.
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Go see Angela Chvarak’s work at City Lights Coffee, 141 Market St. City Lights is offering a silent auction featuring work produced by artists in the Charleston community. Visit www.angelachvarak.com to see some of her work.
TUESDAY, AUG. 10
Join Eric Lavender and Captain Bob for a historic stroll through what was once the walled city of Charles Towne. It happens at 10 a.m. Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St., Call 722-9350.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11
Check out Wednesdays on the Waterfront from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Waterfront Memorial Park, 99 Hallman Blvd. Admission is free. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy music by Nick Collins. Call 884-8517 or visit www.townofmountpleasant.com.
THURSDAY, AUG. 12
At 2 p.m., the Franke at Seaside Concert Series presents a free concert by William and David Zhang. It happens at Franke at Seaside Rodenberg Hall, 1885 Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant.
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FAVORITE EVENT IN CHARLESTON AND WHY: Charleston Wine + Food festival because there are chefs from all over competing against one another.
FAVORITE BOOK: “The Devil in the Kitchen” by Marco Pierre
SCENESTER: Chef Dan Doyle
TALENTS/HOBBIES: Cooking, reading, playing with the kids
IF YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBED YOU IN ONE WORD, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: Real
MUSIC YOU ARE LISTENING TO: Smashing Pumpkins, “Gish.”
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF, IN ONE WORD: Headstrong
BEST THING ABOUT CHARLESTON: The local farms and historical aspects of Charleston.
THINGS YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME: Anything outdoors.
JOB: Executive Chef at Poogan’s Porch SONG THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU: “I Am Becoming” by Nine Inch Nails ON A SATURDAY NIGHT, YOU ARE USUALLY: Involved in regular restaurant business.
WORST THING ABOUT CHARLESTON: The summer Heat.
IN LOVE?: To my lovely wife Rachel .
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Making Poogan’s Porch number one on Trip Advisor.
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fter spending an entire day with a video camera, documenting every minute detail of my daily life and all its intricacies, I learned a valuable lesson: God I’m boring. Seriously. All I do is sit around, watch TV and occasionally sniff my armpits to see if it’s shower week. So why did I decide to do this? Well, for starters, I love looking at images of myself and there’s no better way to enjoy me some me than in stunning HD (I think I’m going to make that my new slogan). Taking that one step further, I wanted to participate in YouTube’s “Life in a Day” project where ordinary people (or megacelebrities such as myself) take a video camera and document their daily lives and then upload the resulting videos to the site. More specifically, they wanted folks around the world to shoot footage of their lives during a very specific time period: July 24. If done properly, YouTube said, millions of videos would go up on its site and viewers around the world would have access to one of the largest, most diverse collections of coma-inducing footage known to man. Just kidding. They actually said they’d turn over all the footage to producer Ridley Scott and director Kevin Macdonald so the two could piece together the best parts into a feature-length documentary to be unveiled at
To see the real video of a day in the life of Bryce, go to charlestonscene.com. the Sundance Film Festival next year. The experience itself was odd. To make sure I wouldn’t forget what I was supposed to be doing, the night before (July 23) I put the video camera by the bed so that I could start filming myself the minute I woke up. Truth be told, I was hoping that moment would come around 3 a.m. with me scurrying around the house, packing up a suitcase so I could get my wife to the hospital to deliver our son. (She was almost a week past her due date at that point.) But she selfishly decided to stay pregnant for at least another day and so my feature film was left missing a key ingredient: interest. So instead of documenting the birth of my first child, I was left to shoot lots of riveting footage of me watching “SportsCenter” and picking up dog poop. I’m not kidding. Every few hours (or if I did something special like get up to get some more Doritos), I would
film a segment explaining to the viewer not to worry that I was still in the same butt groove on the couch. Now in my defense, the high temperature July 24 was about 275 degrees and I wanted to make sure that I would be ready at the drop of a hat should my wife go into labor. But if I’m going to take a real critical look at myself in the mirror, I think I have to admit that I’m just not that interesting a person. HA! Totally joking. I’m amazing! Heck, even 14 hours of video featuring me just sitting around doing nothing is 50 times more interesting than a bunch of supermodels skydiving naked. OK, so maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Forty times. Now to those of you out there who might have participated in this exercise, I want to put your mind at ease: I didn’t upload my video to YouTube. After all, it wouldn’t have been fair of me to hog all the
time on the silver screen. And to those of you who didn’t participate, I have a little advice: One day in the not-too-distant future, make it a point to take a video camera and record yourself so you can see what you’re really like. It’s a great exercise for generating a little more self-awareness while giving yourself a different perspective when it comes to looking at your own life. Sure, you’ll probably discover that you’re more boring than you realized, but hey, you might just discover that you could stand to lose a few pounds too. Bryce Donovan has some big news (besides having a new son) to share so be sure to check him out again next week. In the meantime, you can reach him at 937-5938 or bdonovan@postandcourier. com. And for even more Bryce, check out his blog “The Bryce is Write” or follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/brycedonovan.
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s it OK to like Kanye West again? It’s time to come up with an answer for that question. It’s been almost a year since Kanye’s big I’ll-let-you-finish-later moment at MTV’s Video Music Awards. I just re-watched that infamous (and much parodied) clip from the VMAs, when the then-19year-old country singer Taylor Swift won her first VMA. While she’s happily and excitedly starting her acceptance speech for best female video, Kanye hops on stage, takes the microphone and interrupts to say that Beyonce had the best video of the year. Eleven months later, there’s still nothing else to say about that except what a jerk. Seriously, man? Do you like taking candy from kids, too? So afterward, he did the whole apology circuit and took some time off. PHOTO FILE/AP
been on the radio lately were huge hits, including “Forever” with Drake, Eminem and Lil Wayne as well as “Run This Town” with Jay-Z and Rihanna. He signed up for Twitter (twitter.com/kanyewest) about a week ago. I’m personally not a fan of TwitHis name has been ter, but he certainly is, popping up for the past considering he’s Tweeting few weeks. He’s released every 15 minutes it seems. a new single, “Power,” Tweets to his 375,000+ which is fine, but not on followers cover his clothmy must-download list. ing interests, latest purIt’s a nice departure from Kanye’s recent auto- chases, his whereabouts and his latest music projtune obsession and all, ects. but it’s no “Golddigger,” He’s been making ap“Stronger” or “Touch the pearances at big name Sky.” offices such as Facebook Some critics have totally dug the song, and it’s and Rolling Stone. Basically, Kanye’s makhanging out at No. 16 on ing his comeback. And the Billboard rap songs I’m OK with that. charts. It’s also featured Kanye’s put out some in one of the trailers for catchy songs, and I’m all this fall’s “Social Netabout second chances. He work” movie, a drama about the development of has to avoid controversy, at least for a little while. Facebook. The handful or so of The last big songs he collaborated on that have albums he’s released since
becoming a solo artist in 2004 have all had at least a few radio and bar hits, whether it’s “The College Dropout,” “Through the Wire,” “Jesus Walks,” “808s & Heartbreaks,” “Love Lockdown” or “Heartless.” As a producer, Kanye has helped make tons of hit songs by artists, including Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Even though he gets annoying and flirts with the line between being arrogant and confident, he’s been doing something right musically. He’s been debuting music and spreading information via Facebook and Twitter, so he clearly has social media working to his advantage. As long as Kanye sticks to making music, I don’t see why he can’t have a successful “comeback.” If he has to stir up drama, it’d be awesome if he picked on someone his own size next time. R29-359755
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he Spirit of New York cruised the Big Apple’s harbor July 21, hosting a smooth jazz concert including the legendary Spyro Gyra. New York Times reporter Nate Chinen wrote the next day that as the boat approached the Statue of Liberty, a voice came over the public address system. He said of that broadcast: “By chance, this was the moment at which the music stopped, and a voice overrode the applause: ‘We’re going to skip ahead 27 albums and play something new for you.’ That was Jay Beckenstein, the saxophonist and leader of Spyro Gyra, making a segue from ‘Shaker Song,’ which opens the band’s 1978 debut, into ‘Unspoken,’ from an album re-
board the smooth cruise. Spro Gyra will bring its funky, high energy grooves to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Sept. 4, headlining the second annual Lowcountry Jazz Festival. The first act goes up at 7:30 p.m. Spyro Gyra is a seminal band in the history of post-bop jazz. No one of today’s categories can embrace the sturdy band’s leased last year.” That’s what you get with Spyro sound. Never failing to swing Gyra, a contemporary jazz band and delight its audiences, Spyro Gyra has been entertaining at that’s been wowing listeners with its records and concertgo- the highest level for all these ers with its shows for more than years, always fresh but never moving away from the rudithree decades. A picture accompanying Chin- ments of swing. en’s story shows people dancing and having a grand old time on Please see JAZZ, Page 11E
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here’s been some great live music around town lately. Last Thursday at the Tin Roof in West Ashley, a bill featuring local singer-songwriter duo Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent and a group called the Vicious Guns, drew a solid crowd who were treated to a quality show. Headliners Hearst and Trent put on the soulful and songdriven performance local fans have come to expect from that pair. Hearst and Trent are always energetic and honest in their delivery.
Thursday was no different, and the crowd visibly appreciated it. The Torontobased Vicious Guns are an electronic, synth-pop act, driven by simple bass lines, electronic drums and early
To The Bone, saxophonist Paul “Shilts” Weimar; and Charleston’s Charlton It’s fusion, it’s contempoSingleton. rary jazz, it’s smooth jazz. Tickets, $45 and $55, are It’s all of the above and on sale now and are availmore. But most of all, it’s accessible, head boppin’, toe able at 529-5000 or through Ticketmaster at www.ticktappin’ music. etmaster.com, www.lowThat’s not to say it is without substance, a charge often countryjazzfestival.com or hurled at contemporary jazz the North Charleston Coliplayers. That’s why the band seum advance ticket office, has not only survived but re- 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston. mains as popular as ever. Beckenstein told Chinen in Last year’s festival centerpiece event was a smash hit, a phone conversation days headlined by saxophonist after the cruise, “We preceded smooth jazz by nearly Boney James. The concerts benefit Closa decade. We came out of ing the Gap in Health Care, Weather Report and Miles Davis and the fusion move- Inc. whose mission is to decrease health disparities ment. And smooth jazz, by providing information to interestingly enough, was more of a radio format than underserved populations. Founded by Dr. Thaddeus it was a style of music.” Bell, the initiative provides Other band members health information through include Tom Schuman on keyboards, Julio Fernandez radio broadcasts and sumon guitar, Scott Ambush on mits at churches, schools bass and Bonny B on drums and community programs. Closing the Gap also proand other percussion. The festival runs Sept. 3-5 vides a free weekly Healthwith events at various loca- E-Newsletter to thousands tions to be announced, pro- of e-mail subscribers. Select Health of South motional materials say. Carolina, Inc. honored Dr. Also on the Sept. 4 bill Bell with a scholarship for are former Tower of Power African-American students saxophonist and national at the Medical University of recording artist Euge South Carolina. Groove; former leader of The purpose of the scholthe funk/jazz band Down
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by heading out to The Mill in North Charleston to check out one of my new favorite local bands, The Shaniqua ’80s post-punk guitar work. stereotypical, anonymous Brown, joined by The Royal Think the Raveonettes meets “new wave” band that might Tinfoil. Royal Tinfoil is The Jesus and Mary Chain play the obligatory prom or always enjoyable and “The meets John Doe and Exene party in any random teen Brown” (like “Skynyrd,” reCervenka (of the Los Angeles movie from the ’80s. Lo-and- ally cool rock bands deserve band “X”). Like Hearst and behold, Ms. Vicious told the to be referenced with an Trent, Vicious Guns is also San Diego Reader her first abbreviation), simply put, a male/female duo, featurconcert was Michael Jackrock—and local music ofing a tall and lean platinum son’s “Victory Tour” in 1984, ferings — keep getting more blond woman named Jenwhen she was 19. That was interesting. nie Vicious and an equally also my first concert, at the Thumbs Down thin man sporting a Johnny Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, For a better part of the last Thunders look, named, apwhen I was 10. I knew it! The propriately enough, Richie Guns even dusted off an old, decade, The Village Tavern Vicious (no relation to Sid). obscure Morrissey song. No in Mount Pleasant was one of the few spots in town ofThe Guns’ music was good, Love and Rockets or Sigue fering consistent original but for me, the group also Sigue Sputnik, though. live music. I’ve performed had a nostalgic appeal, lookThis Saturday, music fans ing and sounding like the should do themselves a favor there with various bands
more times than I can count, as have many musicians in town. Memorable shows included national acts like Superdrag and Valient Thorr, rousing concerts from local rock bands like Madame Adam (formerly Red Handed) and Leslie, or more intimate shows where singer-songwriters like Cary Ann Hearst or Jordan Igoe always utilized the mediumsized club well. As of last week, The Village Tavern is no more, closing its doors for good. The Lowcountry now has one less original music venue. No doubt, for both musicians and fans, The Village Tavern will be missed.
arship is to increase the number of African-American health providers in South Carolina. The scholarship will begin awarding students after enough funds have been raised to support the fund in perpetuity.
Jack McCray, author of “Charleston Jazz,” can be reached at jackjmccray@aol. com.
I haven’t been there in a while myself, so I think I’m going to check Yardy out. Along with a lot of other
people, I have fond memories of great times there. I’m betting it’s still a good time. I’ll let you know.
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It would be a good bet that some concertgoers will end up at the Faculty Lounge, a downtown Charleston entertainment icon. It’s been around longer than Spyro Gyra. I hear there are plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. A fixture at 391 Huger St., the cozy room has been home to live and recorded music of all kinds as one of the oldest nightclubs in Charleston. It’s now being run by Herman “Yardy” Whitney, who has done stints there before along with his other business endeavors. Last week, Yardy said Ann Caldell and LooseFitt will be in the house 6-10 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets are $20. Call 723-1353 or 853-7255. It’s good to see The Fac, as its longtime regulars refer to the club, back on the live music scene, one that it has contributed to mightily since its inception.
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Rebekah’s purse has pens, sunglasses, makeup and a Nook e-reader.
What’s in a bag? BY REBEKAH BRADFORD
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ne of my mini obsessions is wondering what people keep in their bags. Apparently I’m not the only one. “US Weekly” has a new recurring page where a celebrity such as Jewel or Lauren Conrad dumps out the contents of their designer bags and describes what’s inside. Atlanta-based photographer Jason Travis (also known as J Trav) has a cool photo series called “Persona” where he snaps pictures of people along with the contents of their bags. You can check it out at www. jtrav.net and click on “Per-
sona” in the sidebar. So, for all those readers out there with the same obsession, I’m going to empty the contents of my purse and share what’s inside. 1. The purse: I bought this several years ago at B’zar. I love the opposites-attract aspect of it, the preppy seersucker that’s perfect for Please see STYLE, Page 13E
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An adult fan of young adult fiction
a wizard. We had to keep our relationship a secret. By day I read French philosophy and wrote about Faulkner, but every night I couldn’t wait to get home to Harry. He was soon joined BY TRACY BEALER Special to The Post and by Coraline. And Artemis Fowl. Courier And Lemony Snicket. I It all started with Harry tried to go legit — got my Potter. I was 20, a junior Ph.D. in American literature in college, and an English and a job teaching college major. He was 11, an orphan composition — but 13 years living under a staircase, and later, I’m still sneaking into
the young adult section of Barnes & Noble. It hasn’t been easy; I’ve had some close calls. Though women my age and older have infiltrated the ranks of “Twilight” fans in record numbers, I was still the only person over 21 at the premiere of “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” who was unaccompanied by a tween. And just try keeping your composure when you run into a group
of your current students while wearing a T-shirt boldly displaying the Hogwarts school crest. I’ve decided that I’m done hiding. I’m sick of pretending that the book I’m reading on the plane (with the jacket removed, of course) has large print because I have bad eyesight, not because it’s suitable for ages 11 and up. Some of the most entertaining, challenging and intelligent novels being written to-
day are marketed to readers who don’t have their drivers licenses yet. “The Hunger Games Trilogy” by Suzanne Collins takes a hard look at the relationship between political oppression and reality TV. Catherine Fisher’s “Incarceron” transplants some of that French philosophy from my grad school days into an adventure story about escaping from a futuristic prison. And let’s not forget that “The Hobbit” is a children’s book. Plus, I’m not alone. The other day at the gym, I
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more than 10 years, and I still wear them all the time. I’m also constantly losing them: at the bank, Five Guys, Barnes & Noble. I’m totally convinced that this time they’re gone for good. But so far, they’ve always turned up. 4. Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm: I don’t go anywhere without lip balm. This is my current favorite.
5. Nook e-reader: While waiting for my lunch order, I can download the latest bestseller by Stieg Larsson, Google something from its web browser, listen to some tunes I uploaded and receive “Eat Pray Love” from a friend in a matter of seconds. Genius. 6. Sally Hansen nail polish: My all-time favorite nail
polish was “Milk Punch” by Delux. It was the perfect sheer white that looked equally amazing on winterpale skin as it did with a tan. I say “was” because it’s no longer available. I’ve now found “Sheer Me Now” by Sally Hansen, which does basically the same thing. 7. Instant Mattification by Bliss: This tube is part of
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Charleston summers and the embroidered skull motif that toughens it up a little. 2. Bottega Veneta wallet: To date, this is my greatest find on eBay. I’m a huge fan of the supple woven leather that’s a signature of the luxury brand. When my beloved Prada wallet finally gave up
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saw a woman my age reading, waiting for spin class to start. At my approach, she carefully placed the book on the floor, cover-side down. But of course I instantly recognized it as the first novel in a young adult series about kids who learn they’re possessed by Egyptian gods. That’s because I had picked up my copy the day it was released. So just like Harry shrugging off his invisibility cloak, I’m going to shed my shame at reading young adult fiction. my summer arsenal because there’s a big difference between dewy and oil slick. 8. Le Pen pens: Another of my mini obsessions is finding the perfect pen. I’m not above swiping a pen at work if I like the way it writes. I’ve been using these for years. They come in 18 colors, and you can find them at the College of Charleston bookstore.
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Steep Canyon Rangers Will Hoge
Asheville, N.C., band on their anniversary and collaborating with Steve Martin BY MARGARET MCAVOY
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eeply rooted and dedicated to bluegrass, the Steep Canyon Rangers are determined to pass on the genre to a whole new generation ANDREW SOUTHAM of fans. The band — Woody Platt (guitar and lead vocals), After 10 months in the BY MATTHEW GODBEY Graham Sharp (banjo, harhospital and undergoing Special to The Post and physical therapy, Hoge made mony vocals), Mike GuggiCourier a full recovery and resumed no (mandolin and harmony vocals), Charles R. Humwork on his latest album Will Hoge phrey III (bass and harmony titled “The Wreckage.” vocals) and Nicky Sanders Friday and Saturday at Hoge wasted no time (fiddle and harmony vogetting back on the road, The Windjammer having opened up for Need- cals) — has been along for an exciting ride with actor, After recording his first al- ToBreathe, Sugarland, Michelle Branch, Corey Smith comedian and banjo player bum during a live taping at Steve Martin and expect big and now in the midst of a Nashville’s Exit/In in 1999, things to come in the future. stint of headlining gigs. Will Hoge has made waves Not afraid to branch out, Hoge will perform Friday in the music scene the hard and Saturday at The Wind- the band plays in all sorts of way. nontraditional venues rangjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd. Relying mostly on incesing from bar settings to rock Megan McCormick will sant touring and self-proclubs and jam festivals. The open Friday’s show while motion, Hoge became one Steep Canyon Rangers alrock/reggae group Simpliof the many faces of hardways manage to attract new working bands everywhere. fied will kick things off listeners along the way. Saturday. His songs reflect the This summer, the band Tickets for each show are restlessness and isolation has headlined at Merlefest $15 in advance, $17 the day of perpetual transit, the of and are only available on- and played at the New Or$10 a night shows and all leans Jazzfest, Delfest and line at www.the-windjamthe hardships of a strugBonnaroo. Marking its 10th mer.com. Doors open at 9 gling band but do so with p.m., show starts at 10. Call year together, the Asheville, a graciousness and charm N.C.-based band has made 886-8596. that remains thankful and regular stops in Charleston sincere. and will return to the LowTo date, Hoge has released New Politics country on Friday. more than a dozen comSunday at The Pour Platt talks to us about how bined studio and live alHouse far the Steep Canyon Rangbums while touring almost literally non-stop. What began as a spontane- ers have come and what is next for the growing band. In 2008, Hoge was struck ous submission to a radio Q: Let’s hear your history. by a van while riding his contest by two hopeful scooter home from a studio songwriters in Denmark has A: Well, this our 10th year. We originally formed session in Nashville. The turned into a success story in Chapel Hill at the Uniaccident left Hoge unable to fit for a movie. versity of North Carolina. walk or see and fighting for It was just kind of a hobby Please see STYLE, Page 13E his life.
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The Steep Canyon Ranger’s latest album is “Deep in the Shade.”
thing. We all graduated with degrees but wanted to continue with music. Q: The Steep Canyon Rangers are different from other bluegrass bands, why? A: We just stay focused and unique. We stick with traditional bluegrass, but we take it to young audiences. Younger audiences are the future. We love to connect with people. Music is very digestible and appreciated by young audiences. It always goes over extremely well in more a bar setting or club setting. But at the same time, we play at festivals, theaters and even places like Carnegie Hall. Q: What is it like to play with Steve Martin? A: It’s spectacular. He understands a lot more than we will ever know, as far as entertainment goes. We have learned so much for him. And musically, he plays incredibly well. Someone
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WHO: Steep Canyon Rangers. WHEN: Friday. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. TICKETS: $12 in advance and $14 at the door. HEAR THE MUSIC: www.steepcanyon.com.
like him could easily boss us around. Instead, he’s an incredibly good listener and opened-minded. We get exposure with him and it’s been great. Q: What does the future hold with that connection? A: We are working on a co-record. It’s completely confirmed and will be going through the last week of August. It gives us a chance to tour with him in 2011. We’re all excited. Q: Tell us about songwriting. A: We have two main songwriters, our bass player and our banjo player. But when they bring songs together, it’s an immediate collaboration. We all work
together. It’s a band environment, and a really great working environment. Q: What is the inspiration behind the lyrics? A: Our inspirations are things relative to us, the things that matter. The important thing is to a write a song about who we are. Always a personal story from the writer. Q: Flashback 10 years ago. Did you ever imagine this? A: “No way, we never thought it back when. But it’s been amazing. All of it was just luck. We are just trying to be true to what we are. We aren’t trying to be something that were not. Totally originally, we keep it simple.
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if you go MEMBERS: Ryan Bailey (guitars/vocals), Carl Wine (guitars), Shawn Leberknight (bass) and Parker Smith (drums). ORIGINALLY FROM: Enoree (Bailey), Summerville (Wine), Georgetown (Leberknight) and Charleston (Smith). WEBSITE: www.ryanbailey.com. SEE THEM NEXT: Aug. 11 at Awendaw Green w/ Hundred Hands Down.
Bailey expands sound with ‘Down to The Wire’
with me,” Bailey said. “They were as good as anybody else out there, and I liked hanging out with them, and yan Bailey and Cum- that’s more important than berland Belle released being a good player, in my their first five-song eyes.” EP, “Down to the Wire,” last “Down to the Wire” was month. recorded at Charleston This ensemble musical en- Sound with engineer Jeff deavor is a bit of a departure Hodges, a longtime friend for Bailey, who typically of Bailey. The five songs takes care of business with are straight to the point, his singer-songwriter solo relying on the barebones inact. Bailey started booking strumentation and Bailey’s shows for a full band about a soulful voice, which is nice year and a half ago, and his to hear in a modern music friends helped him flesh out industry that is prone to the sound for live gigs. overproduction. The tracks “When I started booking were recorded live, which some stuff for a full band, I gives the music an honest just got my friends to play quality. BY PAUL PAVLICH
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and the newly formed New Politics were among the four winners in the compeLast year, Soren Hansen tition. and David Boyd were livAs a prize, the trio was ing in Copenhagen. The pair had spent the last three invited to play at a major years writing songs together music festival in Denmark that led to a record deal with for each of their own solo RCA, which led to a tour of albums. the U.K. and U.S. When neither album was produced, Hansen and Boyd The band’s debut, selftitled album features the hit decided to submit two of their songs into a local radio single “Yeah Yeah Yeah.” contest called “Career Can- Despite it being released only a month ago, has seen non.” The duo wasn’t alone. More the band’s popularity skyrocket in the alternativethan 900 bands entered the competition, many of which rock scene. The band’s energized had been performing togethperformances and mixture er for several years. Against the odds, Hansen of indie-rock, old school hip-hop and electronica has and Boyd were selected as one of 42 bands to perform. certainly made the group an international crowd favorite There’s was only one probin only a year’s time. lem: They weren’t really a New Politics will perform band. The duo had never a free show Sunday at The performed live together Pour House, 1977 Mayand they didn’t even have a bank Hwy., with Funeral drummer. Party. The pair scrambled and Doors open at 8 p.m., show hired drummer Poul Amastarts at 9:30. Call 571-4343 liel before practicing a few or visit www.charlestonsongs before the perforpourhouse.com. mance. The effort paid off
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“We felt that it captured the feel of the band playing together,” Bailey said. The songs from the EP have been getting critical praise as well as some airtime on local radio station The Bridge. The CD is available at Monster Music and soon will be available at local Barnes & Noble Book-
Down, another local folkrock act. Bailey and his merry men look to keep playing shows over the next few months to promote their record with the ultimate hopes of recording more and more material. Bailey also hopes to one day get his songs on the soundtracks to some television shows and films as well. The band’s moniker, Cumberland Belle, is the brainchild of guitarist Carl Wine. “Carl came up with it from a song or somewhere. We thought it had that sort of country sound, and it sounded like us.”
‘Lowcountry Talent’ winner prepares to record first CD works. Once she heard about the opportunity, Fish said, she knew that she had to take advantage of it. owcountry Talent win“I was supposed to go on a ner Gilah Fish has a road trip with my friends at recording deal and a the time of the auditions but modeling scholarship to I didn’t go,” Fish said. “They look forward to after placwere upset about that, but ing first in WLCN’s singing I told them that they didn’t competition. understand. That I really, The contest, which gave really had to go to this audilocal singers the chance to tion.” battle it out for a shot at reEven though she beat out cording an album with Colall of her competition, Fish lision Studios, ended July 23 said she wasn’t expecting to Gilah Fish with Fish winning and 15make it as far in the contest year-old Taytiana Jackson in as she did. second. “I was shocked that I made Other prizes include a it into the Top 10. But once For more information CD launch party at The I made it into the Top 4, I Music Farm, a scholarship on Lowcountry Talent or started to get more competiwith Millie Lewis Modeling a chance to hear Gilah tive because I really wanted Agency and a gold winner’s Fish sing, visit www.lowto win,” she said. medallion from Colucci countrytalent.com. Fish said that she was more Jewelry. Fish, a 20-year-old psyabout the competition from nervous about singing in chology student studying at a WLCN representative who front of her friends and family than anyone else. Trident Technical College heard her sing while she “I sing better in front of and the College of Charles- was filming a commercial ton, said she found out for the restaurant where she bigger groups and strang-
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lows Bailey to set a scene through his lyrics. This has been a style that he’s been working on perfecting for a while with the goal of telling a story without being too explicit. “I wrote most of the songs PROVIDED last fall, and I was really getting into what I call ‘story stores as well as at iTunes and other digital download songs,’ ” he said. “I got more interested in painting a picsites. The country tunes ture than sounding whiny. have been well-received by To tell a good story in a song fans at live shows as well. “There’s always people we and to do it in a way that’s don’t know who haven’t seen not cheesy is a hard thing to do.” us before that seem to beThe band will be playing come fans,” he said. a show Aug. 11 at Awendaw The songs are written in Green with Hundred Hands a tale-tell format that al-
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ON THE FLOOR OF HEAVEN (Bumstead)
As a fan of alt-country music, I like to think that I keep pretty good track of any good music from that genre that comes down the pike. I have to admit though, that when The Blue Shadows originally released its debut album, “On the Floor of Heaven,” in 1993, I completely missed it. I’m guessing that you did too, because that album, now considered by many to be one of the finest examples of alt-country, was never released in the U.S. The band formed in Vancouver in the 1990s and featured Billy Cowsill, formerly of the 1970s pop group The Cowsills. Now, nearly two decades later, someone finally saw fit to release the album here in the States. After reading the press release for the CD, which made liberal use of the term “legendary,” I was skeptical. Surely, there was a reason this project never made it out of the Great White North. Happily though, this one seems to live up to the hype. Twangy in all the right places, Cowsill and his band mates roll through a dozen tunes that would make Gram Parsons nod in approval if he were still with us. A deluxe version of the album features a second disc full of outtakes, covers and rarities, including a great take on Joni Mitchell’s “Raised on Robbery.” Kudos to whoever finally thought to release this altcountry gem in the U.S. KEY TRACKS: “The Fool is the Last One to Know,” “If We Make It Through December,” “Raised on Robbery.”
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Albert Castiglia KEEPIN’ ON (Blues Leaf)
Blues aficionados might recognize the name Albert Castiglia. The Miami native was the lead guitarist in Junior Wells’ band just prior to that blues legend’s death in 1998. After touring for a time with Sandra Hall, Castiglia returned home to Miami, determined to start a solo career from that city. While Miami isn’t Memphis or Chicago, it does have a fairly good blues scene, and Castiglia thrived there, releasing four solo albums and touring. On Castiglia’s fifth studio release, “Keepin’ On,” Castiglia keeps it simple, dishing out 12 tracks of no-nonsense blues, mostly recorded live in the studio with no overdubs. “Could Not Ask For More” features a guitar solo that will raise the temperature in the room in which it is played, while elsewhere on the CD Castiglia shows off his above-average singing voice on tracks such as “Till I Fell in Love with You” and “Keep On Keepin’ On.” Castiglia’s guitar work is blisteringly good throughout the CD, and after a few songs it becomes pretty clear why this guy has toured with and opened for some truly big names in the business. KEY TRACKS: “Keep On Keepin’ On,” “Could Not Ask For More,” “Goin’ Upstairs”
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Buckcherry ALL NIGHT LONG (Eleven Seven)
When Buckcherry released its self-titled debut CD in 1999, the band seemed to be trying to recapture the wild days of Los Angeles hair metal, the sort that gave way to groups such as Guns ‘N’ Roses. That debut was amusing enough, but more than a decade later, even with hair metal again on the rise, Buckcherry’s efforts on its latest CD, “All Night Long,” are marginal at best. Songs such as “It’s a Party,” “Recovery” and “I Want You” takes the concept of a musical cliche and makes that concept cliche. If you pine for the days when a mullet and an Iron Maiden T-shirt told everyone everything they needed to know about you, then you might actually like some of the music here. For the rest of us though, the music on “All Night Long” seems like a trip on which we’ve already been. KEY TRACKS: “These Things,” “All Night Long,” “Our World”
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Lang Lang LIVE IN VIENNA (Sony Classical)
It wouldn’t seem as if a cartoon could start a lifelong fascination with classical music, and yet that is just what happened with Chinese pianist Lang Lang. When Lang Lang was three, he saw a “Tom & Jerry” cartoon that featured Tom the cat playing Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody” at breakneck speed. Lang Lang wanted to play the piece as fast as Tom, and thus a career was born. Nearly a quarter century later, Lang Lang is an internationally known musician who sells out concert halls. He is also the rare classical artist who has a major label recording contract. “Live in Vienna” is Lang Lang’s first recording of Beethoven sonatas. The entire first CD consists of performances of the composer’s “Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2,” as well as “Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 52 ‘Appassionata’.” The second CD features Albeniz’s “Iberia, Book I,” as well as Prokofiev’s “Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83.” Some musicians simply play what the composer wrote, which I suppose is the point of performing a composition written by someone else. In the case of Lang Lang though, even though he is playing the music exactly as written, one can’t help but notice that he plays with a sense of love. It is obvious that Lang Lang is leaving his own invisible mark on the piece. KEY TRACKS: All of CD 1.
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ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. TonightSat: Oscar River Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Fri: Gerald Brazel, $30, 8 and 11 p.m.; Mon-Fri: Calvin Taylor, 11:30 p.m.; Wed and Sun: Abe White, 4 p.m. AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 7239588. Thurs: David Higgins Band, Free, 8 p.m. Fri-Sat: Cotton Blue, 7 p.m. ART’S BAR AND GRILL: 413 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 849-3040. Tonight: Jeff Batman and Friends; Fri: Baby Fat; Sat: Fire Apes; Sun: Everett Bigbee; Mon: The Groovy Cools; Tues: Danielle Howell; Wed: Ward and Joel. ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9452. Tue: Annie Boxell. AWENDAW GREEN: 4879 Hwy 17, North Awendaw. 452-1642. Wed: The Whisperjets w/ Bogan Mask, Ryan Bailey and Cumberland Bell and Hundred Hands Down, Free, 7 p.m. BANANA CABANA: 1130 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-4360. Tonight: Mark Shuler, 6 p.m.; Fri: Paul Jamison, 7 p.m.; Sat: Skip Sullians, 7 p.m.; Sun: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m.; Mon: Jef Wilson, 6 p.m. Tues: Jeff Houts, 6 p.m.; Wed: Hugh Price, 6 p.m. BLIND TIGER PUB: 38 Broad St. 577-0088. Tonight: Porkchop, 9 p.m.; Fri: The Healing, 7:30 p.m.; Mon: Big Hit and Baby Kit, 9 p.m.; Tues: Velvet Jones Duo, 9 p.m.; Wed: Graham Whorley; Thurs: Porkchop, 9 p.m. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR: 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-6658. Sat: Matt Jordan, 6:30 p.m.; Sun: Rotie Salley, 2 p.m. BOWEN’S ISLAND RESTAURANT: 1870 Bowen’s Island Rd. Folly Beach. 795-2757. Fri: Open Jam w/Smoky and Steve & Co., 7 p.m. BUDDY ROES SHRIMP SHACK: 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. 388-5270. Tonight: Shrimp City Slim w/Juke Joint Johnny, 7 p.m.; Tonight-Sat: Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 9 p.m.; Sun: Frank Royster, 8 p.m.; Wed: Jacob and Jason of Category 6 Band, 9 p.m. BUFFALO SOUTH: 1409 Folly Rd. 406-0888. Tonight: Trivia, 6 p.m. CHARLESTON GRILL: 224 King St. 577-4522. Tonight: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7 p.m.; Fri-Sat: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 8 p.m.;
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Pop icon, one-hit wonder and reality television star Vanilla Ice is playing at 7 p.m. tonight at The Dive, 1680 Fletcher Street, in Goose Creek. For ticket information, call 296-7575. Sun: Bob Williams Duo, 7 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7 p.m. CHILL & GRILL: 14 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-2060. Wed: Skitch. CITY LIGHTS COFFEE SHOP: 141 Market St. 853-7067. Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30 p.m. THE CLUB AT MEYERS RD: 216 Meyers Rd., Summerville. 8754215. Tonight-Fri: Karaoke, 8 p.m. Sat: DJ and karaoke, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Karaoke, 8 p.m. CLUB H2O: 8484 Dorchester Rd. 767-1426. Tonight: Country Dance Party, 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat: DJ Mike Mendoza, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Country Dance Party, 9 p.m . THE CRESCENT CONNECTION: 1910 E. Montague Ave. 528-0777. Fri-Sat: Abe White, 6 p.m.; Sun: Sunday Jazz Brunch, noon. CUOCO PAZZO: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 9719034. Wed, Fri-Sat: Riccardo sings Opera and Italian songs, 7 p.m. DAILY DOSE: 1622 Highland
Ave., James Island. 225-3367. Sat: Ultimate Frisbee leauge party. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd., Summerville. 376-2200. Fri-Sat: Mason Dixion; Sun: Trivia w/Bad Joke Tom; Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/Rocky; Tues: 61 Daze. DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9646. Sun: Carroll Brown, 8 p.m.; Tue: Carroll Brown w/Bob Sachs and The Maniax, 7:30 p.m. EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Poetry and open mic, 8 p.m. EVO PIZZERIA: 1075 E. Montague Ave. 225-1796. Tonight: The Pulse Trio, 6:30 p.m. EYE LEVEL ART: 103 Spring St. 278 2374. Tues: Improve Music Night, $5, 8 p.m. FIERY RON’S SULLIVAN’S ISLAND: 2209 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-3131. Tonight: Scissormen, $5, 10:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat: The Minor Adjustments w/ Guilt Rid-
den Troubadour, $5, 10 p.m.; Wed: Nite Ramble w/ Blue Plantation; Thurs: Matt Mackelcan Band, $5, 10 p.m. FIERY RON’S WEST ASHLEY: 1205 Ashley River Rd. 225-2278. Tonight: Johnson’s Crossroad, 9 p.m.; Fri: Leisure McCorkle, $8, 10 p.m.; Mon: Open Mic, 8 p.m.; Tues: Rosewood Acoustic, 9:30 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Club, 7 p.m.; Thurs: Bluestone Ramblers, 9 p.m. FISH RESTAURANT: 442 King St. 722-3474. Tonight: Elise Testone, 7 p.m.; Fri: DJ Jaz, 10 p.m.; Sat: DJ Todd Cadley, 10 p.m. GENNARO’S RESTAURANTE: 8500 Dorchester Rd. 760-9875. Tonight: Gennaro’s Jazz Ensemble, 8:30 p.m. GILLIGAN’S: 582 Dock Rd., Moncks Corner. Fri: Keith Bruce, 6 p.m. HALLS CHOPHOUSE: 434 King St. 797-0090. Fri-Sat: Anthony Owens, 7 p.m.; Sun-Wed: Anthony Owens, 6:30 p.m. HALLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: 3025 Ashley Towne Center, Suite 201. 225-4347. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m. HENRY’S BAR & RESTAURANT: 54 N. Market St. 723-4363. Tues: Tidal Jive, 10 p.m. THE HARBOR GRILLE: 360 Concord St. 853-5752. Tonight: Paper Cut Massacre; Sat: Overdrive; Tue: Big Hit and the Baby Kit; Wed: DJ Argento. IACOFANO’S: 629 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 881-2313. Wed: Keith Bruce, 6:30 p.m. JIMMY’S: 431 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. 553-8766. Fri: The Cool; Sat: Karaoke w/ Donny, 9 p.m.; Tues: Chris Sullivan, Free. J’PAULZ: 1739 Maybank Hwy., James Island. 795-6995. Fri: Howard Dlugasch, 9:30 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 337 King St. 805-5020. Wed: Trivia, 10 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1175 Folly Rd., James Island. 225-6996. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 8818734. Tues-Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 800 N. Main St., Summerville. 875-6998. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley 7665292. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KING STREET GRILLE: Fri: Patio
Party, 6 p.m. KUDU COFFEE: 4 Vanderhorst St. 853-7186. Fri: E.S. Guthrie, 8 p.m.; Sat: Sarah Bandy, 8 p.m. LALO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1585 Central Ave., Summerville. 873-9988. Tonight: Ozone, free, 8 p.m.; Sat: Shane Clark, free, 9 p.m. LIBERTY TAP ROOM: 1028 Johnnie Dobbs Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 971-7777. Tonight: Mitch Wetherington, 6 p.m. LOCAL’S BAR: 1150 Queensborought Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 3885114. Mon: Keith Bruce, 7 p.m. LOCO JOE’S FOOD & SPIRITS: 1115 Miles Rd., Summerville. 8212946. Wed: Karaoke, 8 p.m. MAD RIVER BAR & GRILLE: 32 N. Market St. 723-0032. Tues: Trivia Tournament, 8 p.m. MANNY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE: 1608 Old Towne Rd. 7633908. Wed. Ted Mckee, 6 p.m. MERCATO RESTAURANT: 102 N. Market St. 722-6393. Tonight: Ann Caldwell w/LooseFit, 6 p.m.; Fri: Ann Caldwell, 8 p.m.; Sat: Gerald Gregory, 6 p.m., Robert Lewis Trio, 8 p.m.; Sun: Jordan Gravel, 6 p.m.; Mon: Leah Suarez Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.; Tues: The Frank Duvall Instrumental Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.; Wed: Cameron’s Trio, 6 p.m. THE MILL LOUNGE: 1026 E. Montague Ave. 225-2650. Fri: The Train Wreck, 11 p.m. MOJO’S CLUB AND CIGAR BAR: 945 Bacons Bridge Rd. 8755099. Mon: Shag. MONSTER MUSIC: 946 Orleans Rd. 571-4657. Sat: Skye Paige and the Original Recipe w/ The Defilers and Jason and The Juggernauts, 2 p.m. MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave. IOP. 886-8980. Fri: Doug Jones, 6:30 p.m.; Sat: Paul Cataldo w/ Rene Russell, 6:30 p.m.; Sun: Jeff Liberty, 4 p.m.; Tues: Rene Russell on Palmetto Breeze Cruise, 6 p.m. MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 5776989. Fri: Steep Canyon Rangers w/ John Wesley Satterfield, $12-14, 8 p.m.; Sat: Bachelor Bid Bash Benefiting Camp Hope, $10-15, 7 p.m. OASIS BAR AND GRILL: 778 Folly Rd., James Island. Tonight: Open jam w/ Chantilly Lacy, 7 p.m.; Fri: Skidder Hill, free, 5 p.m.; Wed: Final Approach, 5:30 p.m., Karaoke, free, 9 p.m. O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St. 8055000. Tue: Trivia, 7 p.m.
OSCAR’S RESTAURANT: 207 W. 5th North St., Summerville. 8713800. Tonight: Trivia, 7 p.m. PATRICK’S PUB: 1377 Ashley River Rd. 571-3435. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Sat: Drag Show. PAUL’Z: 1739 Maybank Hwy., Charleston. 442-4480. Tonight: Joe Clarke Quartet, 7 p.m. PELICAN’S NEST: 3772 Seabrook Island Rd., Seabrook Island. 768-2500. Sat: Henri Gates, 5 p.m. PENACHIOS FINE DINING & LOUNGE: 2447 Ashley River Rd. 402-9640. Thurs: Debbie Prine, 9 p.m. PLANET FOLLYWOOD: 32 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-7380. Sun: Kevin Church. POE’S TAVERN: 2210 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island. 883-0083. Tonight: Henri Gates, 7 p.m. Sun: Elise Testone, 6 p.m. THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Hwy. 571-4343. Tonight: James Justin and Co. w/Ryan Bonner and the Dearly Beloved; Fri: Cosmic Charlie PRESENTS ‘A JERRY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION,’ $10, 9 P.M.; SAT: Henry’s Attic, free, 5 p.m., Charleston Sound Compilation Show w/ Dan Wright and The New Beat, Mary’s Got a Band, Skye Paige and The Original Recipe and Jamisun; Sun: New Politics w/ Funeral Party, free, 8 p.m.; Tues: Ten Toes Up, $5, 9 p.m.; Wed: Bonobos Covergence, free, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Creative Sparks Rock Camp Show, 7 p.m., Steel Petals w/ The Bushels, $5, 9 p.m. RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 8490313. Wed: Triple Lindy, 9 p.m. RITA’S: 2 Center St., Folly Beach. 633-5330. Tonight: Beetles on Beach; Sat: Joel; Sun: Everett Ward; Mon: Not So Serious; THE ROCK LOUNGE: 1662 Savannah Hwy. 225-2200. Tonight: The Hells Fire Sinners w/ Jason & the Juggernauts and The Red Hot Rebelettes, 8 p.m.; Fri: The Sandinista’s, 8 p.m.; Sat: Guttermouth, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Holy City Art Racket, 5 p.m. SEEL’S OFF THE HOOK: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, 8835030. Fri and Sat: DJ C.Nile, 10 p.m.; Wed: The Bushels, 7 p.m. SEE WEE: 4808 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw. 928-3609. Fri: DJ Singersnap; Sat: Common Ground.
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Poet Maya Houston to hopeful writers: ‘Never stop writing’
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aya Houston knows what it’s like to struggle. And she knows how to rise above obstacles to find a way to accomplish her dreams. Houston sat down with Charleston Scene to discuss her publishing company, Journee Publications, which she founded for the well-being of women, and her journey to becoming a published poet. Houston’s books can be ordered online at journeepublications.com. Q: Tell me about your latest book, “Journey the Soul of a Poet.” A: This book is a collection of my most personal poems
which reflect actual personal events throughout the years of my life. This book has allowed me to be open and honest about my own growth. It’s different from other poetry books in that most of the poems have an intro or a moment of clarity/hindsight that explains the purpose, the lesson or just the emotions behind what you are about to read or have just read. Q: Who are your three favorite poets, and why? A: Langston Hughes and Nikki Giovanni are two of my favorite poets because they are the people’s poets. They write about everyday, relatable subjects that uplift our culture and their readers. Nikki said in one of her poems, “Black love is black wealth.” I feel that we need
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Maya Houston’s latest poetry book is “Journey the Soul of a Poet.”
to understand that our values have changed, and so has our community and our children. As a result, our future is affected by this great detrimental change. Kris of KRS-One would have to be
my third choice. I love his philosophies, and lyrically, he is outstanding! Q: Tell me about Journee Publications. What is the mission of the company? A: Journee Publications is an independent publishing company I started after finding that the larger companies were not interested in my vision and after so many others told me this could not be done. I had a strong desire to motivate others, and I am motivated to help other writers become published who may feel that this is not attainable. Mission: to create opportunities for budding authors and to be a platform and a voice for young writ-
ers. Q: You are also the founder of the Sacred Women’s Alliance Inc. Tell me about this organization. A: Sacred Women’s Alliance, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a passionate desire and vision to mentor young girls/women. Our organization focuses on, but is not limited to, girls/women that have been abused and those with low self-esteem. Remaining positive is always the key. Sacred Women’s Alliance Inc. is determined to help young girls/women deal with their issues in a positive manner. During the mentorship, the young girls/women develop
a strong sense of self-pride and integrity. Q: What inspired you to start the Sacred Women’s Alliance? A: Sacred Women’s Alliance was born after the book was finished and I recognized my triumph over my own struggles with low self-esteem, lack of direction in my professional life and lack of self-love. Q: What advice would you give to local writers? A: Take every experience you live through as an opportunity to tell the story from your point of view. Keep a journal for good notes and never stop writing.
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CLUBS From Page 17E SODA WATER GRILL: 1960 Riviera Drive, Mt. Pleasant. 388-0309. Sat: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Tues: Open mic w/Danny Wright, 7 p.m. SOUTHERN BREWERY AND SMOKEHOUSE: 161 East Bay St. 577-7188. Tonight: Salsa Night, 10 p.m.; Fri: Common Ground, 9:30 p.m. SPANKY BOTTOMS: 570 College Park Rd. 553-0834. Fri-Sat and Wed: Karaoke w/Debbie Prine, 8 p.m. SUNFIRE GRILL & BISTRO: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 7660223. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m.; Fri: Susie Summers and Al, 6 p.m.; Sat: Porkchop, 6:30 p.m.; Mon: Singer and Songwriter Night, 8 p.m. Thurs: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m. THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888. Fri-Sat: Pianist Bill Howland 6 p.m. THIRSTY TURTLE II: 1158 College Park Rd., Summerville. 8519828. Sun: Randy Pender or Mike Pifer, 8 p.m.; Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tues: Shane Clark or Mike Pifer. THROUGHBRED CLUB AT CHARLESTON PLACE: 224 King St. 722-4900. Today-Sat: Live piano, 1 p.m.; Sun: Live piano, 5 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Live piano, 5 p.m. TOAST: 155 Meeting St. 5340043. Sat: Pianist Annie Boxell, 6 p.m. TOMMY CONDON’S: 160 Church St. 577-3818. Tonight-Sat: Steve Carroll and the Bograts; Wed, Sun: Fried Rainbow Trout. TRAYCE’S TOO NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE & PUB: 2578 Ashley River Rd. 556-2378. Tonight: Trivia; Mon: Open mic; Tues: Karaoke. TRIANGLE CHAR & BAR: 828
Savannah Hwy. 377-1300. Fri: Hard South; Sat: Graham Whorley. VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 884-6311. Tonight: Hell Fire Sinners w/Jason and the Juggernauts and Red Hot Rebelettes, 9 p.m.; Fri: The Divide, 9 p.m.; Sat: Luminoth, 9 p.m.; Sun: 28 North, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Commends w/ Oh Constantine, 9 p.m. VOODOO: 15 Magnolia Rd. 7690228. Tues: Gradual Lean, free, 9 p.m. WET WILLIE’S: 209 East Bay St. 853-5650. Mon: Metal Mondays. WILD WING DOWNTOWN: 6 N. Market St. 722-9464. Tonight: DJ Party; Fri: Super Deluxe; Sat: DJ DDL; Sun: Plane Jane; Mon: Rotie Acoustic; Tues: Team Trivia; Wed: Diesel Brothers; Thurs: DJ Dance Party. WILD WING MT. PLEASANT: 664 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 971-9464. Fri: Glen Templeton; Sat: Stoneking; Sun: David Dunning; Tues: Team Trivia; Wed: Jamisun. WILD WING NORTH CHARLESTON: 7618 Rivers Ave. 818-9464. Tonight: Ed Miller Karaoke; Fri: Plane Jane; Sat: Rock Candy; Sun: Matt Jordan w/ Fred; Mon: Team Trivia; Tues: The Diesel Brothers; Wed: Rotie and Morgan of Soulfish; Thurs: Ed Miller Karaoke. THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-8596. Tonight: Troy Olsen, free, 7 p.m., Steel Petals w/The Bushels, $5, 9 p.m.; Fri: Villanova w/ Burning Nova, $5, 9 p.m.; Sat: Playlist, $8, 9 p.m.; Sun: Ellen Drive, 3 p.m.; Tues: Homemade Wine, $15, 9 p.m.; Wed: Rebelution w/ Outlaw Nation, $25, 9 p.m. WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: 1807 Parsonage Rd. 768-0853. Tonight: Open mic w/ Everett Bigbee; Fri: Hed Shop Boys; Sat: Karaoke w/ Bonnie.
ing for as long as she can remember, said that she is looking forward to recordWinning this competition ing her own CD. She hopes has given Fish the confito be done with the album dence to pursue singing by the fall, January at the professionally, something latest. she always wanted to do but The recording process, thought wouldn’t be realishowever, is on hold until tic, she said. Fish can find a songwriter “It’s something a lot of she feels comfortable people always wish for, but enough to team up with. it’s one in a million, so I put “Unfortunately, I’m not the it on the back burner. This, I best songwriter,” Fish said. think, put a fire under me,” “If anyone out there would she said. like to write for me, I’m Fish, who has been singopen to it.”
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Cyrus Buffum, a graduate of the College of Charleston, is the Charleston Waterkeeper. He routinely patrols Charleston waterways to look for ways to reduce water pollution.
Charleston Waterkeeper thinks big to protect Lowcountry waterways natural resource: clean water.” The book sparked an entrepreVisit charlestonwaterkeeper. neurial spirit Buffum didn’t know For Charleston Waterkeeper he had. He contacted the internaorg and search for “Charleston founder Cyrus Buffum, idealism is tional Waterkeeper network, WaterWaterkeeper” in iTunes for the the foundation of a great organizakeeper Alliance, to find out how to iPhone app. tion. The Cape Cod native, who start a program in Charleston. Once came to the Lowcountry in 2002 to he knew the requirements, he began attend the College of Charleston, at every end of the spectrum, from drafting a proposal while also teachserves as Charleston Waterkeeper’s graduate programs in environing sailing. “Having spent the maexecutive director and waterkeeper. mental policy and international jority of my time in Charleston on, “I truly believe that in order to business to jobs with coastal engiin or around the water, I felt personstart anything, one must have a neering firms and state agencies. ally responsible for seeing that this strong, yet grounded, sense of ideal- Throughout my pursuit to find a resource was protected,” he says. ism; without idealism, it’s nearly im- real-world job, I came across ‘The The proposal took eight months possible for an idea to be given the Riverkeepers,’ a book about two and 50 pages, but in September 2008 true potential it deserves,” he says. activists (Robert Kennedy Jr. and Charleston Waterkeeper was born Buffum discovered the Waterkeep- John Cronin) fighting to ‘reclaim as the 183rd member program in the er movement while exploring career our environment as a basic human Waterkeeper Alliance. “That’s when options after graduation. right.’ I quickly learned that a water- the real work began,” Buffum says. “I wanted to find a job that comkeeper was one who uses the power “Since then, I’ve been spending evbined my three passions: water, sci- of science and the law to protect the ery waking moment growing the orence and people,” he says. “I looked public’s right to our most essential ganization to assure that it delivers
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the mission we have set forth from day one: to measurably improve the quality of Charleston’s waterways.” To make sure that happens, Buffum is responsible for providing the organization with the bricks and mortar of a startup nonprofit organization. “From setting up initial governing components, such as establishing a board of directors and drafting a strategic plan, to building a strong grass-roots constituency, my role as founder has been focused on providing the organization with the best foundation possible,” he explains. In addition to the duties inherent in being the organization’s founder and executive director, Buffum also juggles his waterkeeper responsibilities. Please see WATER, Page 21E
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“The waterkeeper is the fulltime advocate and spokesperson for the representative waterbody,” he says. “Because there are so many communities dependent on our waterways, I have made a point to establish strong relationships with as many of these communities as possible; from sailors who use our harbor as their playground to fishermen who depend on our waterways for their livelihood, every single one of us deserves a voice to assure that our right to this resource is protected. As waterkeeper, it is my job to see that all of these voices are heard.” It’s a big job, and one that keeps Buffum busy from sunup to sundown, but he does have help. He credits the existence of the organization to the hundreds of people who supported his idea. Charleston Waterkeeper currently has more than 200 members, many of whom supported the organization even before it had any accomplishments under its belt. Buffum says he is also grateful to the organization’s board of directors and the committed volunteers who assist with graphic design, fundraising and more. “It is my goal to surround myself with as many individuals as possible who are smarter and more experienced than I,” Buffum states. “Our organization is driven by two things: data and our community. As a result, it is essential that we involve the brightest and most creative individuals possible.” Those who want to get involved should get connected to the organization’s Web site (www.charlestonwaterkeeper.org), Facebook page and Twitter feed. Charleston Waterkeeper provides information to the community through these outlets, as well as speaking engagements and events. There are opportunities to volunteer, but Buffum says that for now, what the young organization needs most is financial help to make its programs sustainable. Local citizens also can help by becoming more aware of the issues troubling Lowcountry waterways. While these issues are many, Buffum says the most pressing include stormwater runoff, industrial polluters and Charleston’s busy marine community, includ-
ing recreational and commercial users. “Most, if not all, of these issues require a two-fold solution: prevention and reaction,” he says. “Often, education is the best defense; however, when an issue already exists, it’s important to devise the most effective way to react to it.” Another issue is abandoned boats, which can leak fuel and toxic chemicals into the water and pose dangers for waterway users. With help from local photographer Joey Grob, Buffum created a Google map that shows the location of abandoned boats throughout the Lowcountry. The map is available on www.charlestonwaterkeeper.org, and users can mark where they have seen abandoned boats. “After setting up the map, we published it on CharlestonFishing.com and within 24 hours, the map had nearly 40 abandoned boats identified throughout the tri-county area. This crowdsourcing tool revealed the true power of the public,” Buffum says. Charleston Waterkeeper’s iPhone app is another tool that empowers individuals. Created by Warmwinds Software’s Brian Criscuolo, a local supporter who donated the Charleston Waterkeeper’s patrol boat, the app includes Tweets, blog posts, a map that shows the location of abandoned boats, industrial polluters, historical landmarks and more, and a report function that allows users to send Charleston Waterkeeper a visual report and description of suspicious activity. It is available at www.charlestonwaterkeeper.org/iphone. “Our ability to defend our waterways from polluters increases as the number of watchdogs increases. If we can use technology and other tools to empower individuals, we as a community have a greater chance at protecting our right to clean water,” Buffum says. With so much to do, the past two years have been a wild ride for Buffum. “I can safely say that it has been the most exhausting two years of my life,” he says. “However, it has been the most amazing and educational experience of my life, something I am so grateful to be experiencing.”
Most, if not all, of these issues require a two-fold solution: prevention and reaction. Often, education is the best defense; however, when an issue already exists, it’s important to devise the most effective way to react to it.” – Cyrus Buffum
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Below are photos from local band Crowfield’s show at The Harbor Hilton in Mount Pleasant on July 30. They were taken by Devin Grant. Crowfield, just signed to Universal / Republic Records, will open for Hootie & the Blowfish on Aug. 11 at The Family Circle Cup Stadium. Upload your own pics to www.charlestonscene.com.
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Below are photos from the after party of Charleston Stage’s “Love Letters,” featuring Carrie Preston of HBO’s “True Blood” and Michael Emerson of “Lost.” They were taken by Norma Farrell. To read a review of “Love Letters,” visit www.charlestonscene.com.
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From Hootie to hootenanny and everything in between BY BILL THOMPSON The Post and Courier
D Jim “Soni” Sonefeld
Rucker photos online
Last week, Darius Rucker shot a music video for “Come Back Song” in downtown Charleston. Staff photographer Wade Spees was there. To see the photos, go to the photo galleries on www.charlestonscene.com.
See Hootie on Aug. 11
WHAT: 8th annual Homegrown Concert with Hootie & the Blowfish and Crowfield. WHERE: Family Circle Cup Stadium. WHEN: Wednesday. Doors open 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. TICKETS: Still available at press time. $25-$30. Ticketmaster.com, local Publix locations, Ticketmaster Charge-byPhone at 800-745-3000, and at the Family Circle Tennis Center Box Office.
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arius Rucker just wants to tell a story. Not surprisingly, it is the narrative allure of country music that so appeals to recording artists who try their hand at it for the first time. Musicians who also are lyricists can find this story-telling capacity irresistible, especially as counterpoint to the genres for which they are best known. Rucker now reigns as not only the most successful pop star to have emerged from the Charleston area, but perhaps its most noted country artist as well. If his platinum-selling solo album, “Learn to Live” (2008), laid the foundation, Rucker’s followup effort, “Charleston, SC 1966” (due out Oct. 12), is erecting the superstructure. “Come Back Song,” the first single from album No. 2, already has been released to radio and is ascending the country charts. “That’s one of the things I love most about it,” says Rucker, 44, taking a break from the H2O tour with Brad Paisley. “Ninety-five percent of country songs tell a story, and I like writing that way, where the second verse has to pick up where the first verse leaves off.” But Rucker’s solo career takes a back seat on Wednesday when Hootie & the Blowfish puff up for the eighth annual Homegrown Concert at Family Circle Cup Stadium. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert ready to rip at 7 p.m. “Charleston is the best place in the world to play because the energy level is so high,” says Rucker. “People go crazy. Coming home is definitely the one show I most look forward to every year.” Rucker, guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld have sold more than 25 million records since 1994. With success has come a muscular social awareness, embodied in the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation, which since being inaugurated to aid South Carolina children through education and school music programs, has grown into a nationwide campaign. What with these extracurricular involvements and a demanding touring schedule — the H2O Tour runs through November — it’s a wonder Rucker had the time to write 77 songs for the new country album. “We recorded 16 of them and 12 made the cut. Actually, we started writing for the record as soon as we finished the first one. It was just one of those things; by the time we were finished, we had 77 songs. If you really love them, the songs that don’t make it onto one record may find their way to the
Actually, we started writing for the record as soon as we finished the first one. It was just one of those things; by the time we were finished, we had 77 songs. – Darius Rucker, on the recording of his album “Charleston, SC 1966”
next.” Just don’t expect to hear any of the new tunes on Wednesday. This concert is about the band’s music, not Rucker’s solo act. And the band still tries to reunite several times a year. “It’ll be strictly the band’s (material) for the concert in Charleston,” Rucker says. “Last year, we played three shows. This year, we will play three or four shows. We have our charity gigs we do every year, but I’m sure that somewhere down the road in a few years there will be another record tour.” Sometimes when artists shift genres, audiences and critics don’t follow, at least not right away. Looking back, Rucker says he did not expect his inaugural country album to have been received so enthusiastically. “Oh, I’m still surprised. When I started out, it was just a record I wanted to make for me. Then Capitol (Records) got involved, but I still didn’t think much about it, other than it would now be cheaper to do. But for it to have the success it had was very surprising, considering I was coming from the pop world. But I think there was also a group of people who came along with me because they heard a familiar voice they liked.” Meanwhile, Rucker is savoring newfound normalcy within his hectic slate. Coming home last week to shoot a video was almost like a holiday. “It was fun. We shot all over Charleston, not just in the harbor. For me it was great, because every time I get to work at home I love it. I get to show people how beautiful Charleston is. My kids are getting to the age where they can travel with me, alone or with my wife. But every time I get to work at home, I love it. It doesn’t feel like such a crazy time as it does when we are not at home.” “With Hootie I would get into a bus in April and I’d be in the bus until November. We’d come home every two weeks — for one day. Now, being home every week, it seems like a regular job.” Reach Bill Thompson at bthompson@postandcourier.com or 937-5707.
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Social Restaurant & Wine Bar
LEROY BURNELL/STAFF
Raising the bar for food and wine
restaurant review CUISINE: Contemporary American CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite; Wine Bar PHONE: 577-5665 LOCATION: 188 East Bay St. FOOD: ★★★½ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★½ SERVICE: ★★★½ PRICE: $-$$ COSTS: Appetizers $6-$7.50, pizzas $9-$15, sliders $8-$14, salads $5-$11, small plates $8.5-$14, large plates $14$20. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes, if one eats seafood. BAR: Full service bar, specialty cocktails, extensive wine list, craft beers. HOURS: Bar 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Monday-Sunday; kitchen 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Sunday. DECIBEL LEVEL: Changes. PARKING: Metered street parking; city parking garages. OTHER: Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. $3 house wines and sparkling beverages, domestic and draft beer, premium well liquor and special appetizer menu. Craft beer menu changes weekly. Wine flights. Special events, group dining. Facebook, Twitter, foursquare. www.socialwinebar.com. Proprietor Brad Ball DWS; Brad@socialwinebar.com. Brad’s blog; e-newsletter. OpenTable.com.
The bar itself is cozy, with back-lit panels of mellow shades of orange, gold and amber silhouetted by wine rad Ball, the owner and bottles. wine guru of Social Restau- The dining area is small. If you rant & Wine Bar, saw the get the right table, you have a sight value of a wine bar concept line into the kitchen and the Rosito in 2006. The College of Charleston Bisani wood-fired pizza oven area. grad who attended the French CuDecorating is sparse. The walls linary Institute in New York found have become a rotating canvas for a welcoming space in the former local artists and the rough-hewn Charleston Chops location. interior supports are now stained a This 19th-century warehouse with deep Merlot and painted with gold a cavernous ceiling, exposed brick curlicues. walls and easy access to the tourist The “wine studs” take your order trade on East Bay Street became the at the bar and “mama merlot” was workshop for Ball’s passion for wine pouring at the time of our visit. They and wine education. are knowledgeable and entertaining. His cellar holds nearly 4,000 Wine snobbery was checked at the bottles of wine and the back bar has door. been crafted to meticulously preFortunately, America’s changed serve and serve wine at the peak of appetites at wine bars resulted in freshness, thanks to Cruvinet techchanged opportunities for their nology. owners. The revenue potential that BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI The Post and Courier
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was previously untapped in food can be seen in menus beyond the cheese platters and charcuterie of the ’80s. Social takes advantage of that trend but keeps it simple. This year (its third year of operation), it hired Zach Smith as general manager and brought on board a new executive chef, Doug Svec, in February. Svec, a Chicago native who spent some time in Florida, returned to his Midwest roots with the intention of enrolling in culinary school. Economic circumstances did not cooperate, but Svec’s passion for the culinary arts sent him on a trajectory that resulted in positions at Tony Mantuano’s Spiaggia, Paul Kahan’s Blackbird, Carrie Nahabedian’s Naha and the short-lived Pluton. Formal training did not come his Please see SOCIAL, Page 29E
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use Restaurant and Wine Bar is featuring Cantina del Pino Freisa delle Langhe for the month of August. Freisa is a red wine offering saturated strawberry flavors: Perfect for a Charleston summer. The young winemaker, Renato Vacca, has been identified by Robert Parker as one of the leading winemakers from Piedmont. At Muse, special pricing prevails for a glass of wine and an appetizer. Vacca will return to Charleston for the 2011 BB&T Wine + Food Festival, where his wines will work magic with Michelin starred chef Andrea Marino. Muse is at 82 Society St. 577-1102.
Fish celebrates 10 years For Randall and Jennifer Goldman, Patrick Properties and chef Nico Romo, 442 King St. is the “catch of the decade.” An Upper King Street anchor, Fish Restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In honor of this benchmark, they are offering Mercy of the Chef, a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $25 every night this week. Romo, master chef France, will create a FrenchAsian menu that reflects his commitment to local, sustainable and organic (when possible) ingredients. 722-3474.
Magnolias’ ‘Best’
Executive chef Donald Barickman of Magnolia Restaurant fame and partner in the Hospitality Management Group, was featured on the Food Network for his pimiento cheese and Charleston flatbread recipe. “Best I Ever Ate,” said Tyler
Florence from the show of the same name. You can sample the “best of.” Magnolias is at 185 East Bay St., 577-7771.
Mashed Potatoes, Shrimp & Grits Tini and more. They also offer their Gospel Brunch. 434 King St., 7270090.
Moose, dogs, ducks
Java at Kama’s
The Tattooed Moose has launched a happy hour with $2 duck fries and $2.50 baskets of corn dogs as they expand options and their menu. You can get happy at the Moose on Monday through Saturday 4-7 p.m. It offers a Craft Beer Menu on Tuesdays and the Moose 100 Beer Club. F&B Specials are on the menu on Sundays starting at 6 p.m. They are at 1137 Morrison Drive, Charleston, 277-2990.
Going coastal
Coast beer returns to the taps at The Glass Onion. The folks at Coast Brewery are now offering a basket of fries with Bearnaise sauce with each order of a pitcher of Coast beer. This is the dish that made the list of the Top 100 Readers’ Picks in Saveur Magazine. The Glass Onion is at 1219 Savannah Highway, West Ashley. Click www.ilovetheglassonion. com.
Grill on the Edge
The vacant space that was once R.J. Seashell Restaurant at 41 Center St., Folly Beach, will open in August as the Grill on the Edge. A tentative Aug. 15 opening is planned. Chef Julia Barstow will run the kitchen. Seafood, burgers and woodgrilled foods are on the menu. Ryan Condon, Dan Doyle and Jody Hawkins are behind the operation.
New at Halls
Sunday, Halls Chophouse is starting a new bar menu, featuring Steak Tini w/
Jermaine Euland has opened Kama’s at 218 President St. On the menu: coffee, baked goods and sandwiches.
Keep on truckin’
You can check out twitter. com/rotirolls and twitter. com/tacoboy for the latest updates on meals on wheels. Rev Foods has photos of the newest member of their family – a former hot dog truck that will soon be doing taco wheelies. Just in time for the Great Food Truck Race Across American with its season premiere on the Food Network Aug. 15. Next year, maybe we will have some Charleston contenders as food trucks race across America for big prize money. Mr. Softee, eat your heart out!
together to create the Ultimate Critics Dinner, sponsored by The Cottages Art of Deihl on Charleston Harbor, on Chef Craig Deihl of CySept. 1. press Lowcountry Grille The dinner will begin at was featured in the “Say 6 p.m. with canapes and Cheese’ section of Food Arts cocktails, and will progress Magazine. Pictured along to dinner being served unwith Deihl is Scott Popovic der the covered Clubhouse of CAB (Certified Angus overlooking the Atlantic Beef). They participated Ocean. All proceeds from in the Share Our Strength/ this dinner will benefit Food Arts Championship Charleston Wine + Food BBQ and Cookout in ChiFestival’s 2011 Signature cago. The event raised over Charity (to be announced $100,000 to fight hunger. in August). Food Arts, July/August Ultimate Chefs include: 2010. Cypress Lowcountry Jeremiah Bacon of CaroGrille is at 167 East Bay St., lina’s, Sean Brock of Mc727-0111 Crady’s (chef chair), Craig Deihl of Cypress, A LowCritics Picks country Grill, Mike Lata of Five of Charleston’s top FIG, Frank Lee of Slightly food writers have come North of Broad, Michelle is at 453 King St., 853-8466, info@closed4business.com.
Weaver of Charleston Grill and Lauren Mitterer of WildFlour Pastry. Critics + Food Writers include: Jeff Allen of City Paper, Holly Herrick, a local author and writer, Robert Moss of City Paper, Deidre Schipani of The Post and Courier and Marion Sullivan of Charleston magazine. Tickets are $200. Guests who want to attend both the Ultimate Critics Dinner and the Charleston Wine + Food Festival Ticket Launch + Benefit Party, Sept. 2, may reserve tickets at the same time to save $15. Advanced reservations are required by calling 7279998, ext.1, or by e-mailing jessica@charlestonwineandfood.com by Aug. 30.
Callie’s in Country This month’s issue of Country Living magazine features local biscuit business mavens Callie White and Carrie Morey Bailey.
Nathalie’s classics Nathalie Dupree continues to educate and inform on Southern classics. This month she is featured in the August-September issue of Taste of the South magazine and her quintessential recipes for chicken skillet dishes. Check out her videos at postandcourier.com/food.
Season for BLTs
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SOCIAL From Page 27E
ROB YOUNG
The Pizza Works from Mario’s.
Mario’s has the sauce to satisfy your pizza craving
BY ROB YOUNG
Special to The Post and Courier
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own Dorchester Road in North Charleston, and close to the last outpost of Substation II (at least in the Charleston area), a newish Italian pizza/pasta restaurant called Mario’s awaits. Decked out in the Italian shades of green, white and red, and faux brick barriers, the restaurant doles out pizza by the slice or pie, sandwiches, pasta, chicken and veal. More ambitious than your typical strip-shop eatery, Mario’s also serves up gnocchi, mussels and clams. Here, though, portioning remains the principle. The baked ziti ($7.99) emerges like a tower of marinara and mozzarella, the pasta shells draped in enough red sauce to hide the entire
pizza ($10, $15) are strange bedfellows. But the flavor way: He earned a seat-of-the combinations of creme frapants “Ph.D.” in the kitchiche, bacon and caramelized ens of these well-respected onions ($9.50, $14) and a Chicago chefs and restaura- vegetarian pizza ($9.50, $14) teurs. with house-made ricotta, With a bit of sand in his summer squash and cherry shoes, Svec looked for optomatoes ($9.50, $14) are portunity in a warmer clime solid ingredients that marry and found it at Social as the well in taste and texture. wine bar experienced its Sliders ($8-$14) disappointfirst growth. ed. The ratio of bun to meat His goal is to match the was off and the chips were quality of the food with the cold and bland. Pork was the wine menu crafted by Ball. best in show, helped by roastThe popular Yukon chips ed pineapple and pickled ($6) with blue cheese fondue bits of shallot. The meatball and scallions remain on the slider was al dente, great in menu. The Italian risotto pasta, not so as presented. balls are now jasmine rice The Kobe beef was dry, balls ($6) bedding down red hardly enhanced by its quail curry, not tomato jam, and egg, scallion aioli and Tillaced with coconut shavings, lamook cheddar topping. not parmesan curls. With a little tweaking, Svec Thai shrimp spring rolls can have a trifecta with this ($7.50) are egg rolls with a menu offering. Chinese mustard sauce, so if The salads need to be you are thinking rice paper, reworked. The Blackbird be forewarned. Farms panzanella ($11) read We did not try the pizbetter than it tasted. Little zas, but you can expect the more than fronds of fennel traditional and the contem- appeared on the plate and porary ($9-$15). I question the ricotta would benefit how blue cheese and Edam from straining before platqualify for “blanco” ($9.50, ing. The presentation was $14) and hangar steak and visually appealing and Svec’s
artistry permeated all of his dishes. The crispy chicken thigh ($14) had all the elements of a great dish save for the flabby skin. A polenta cake was given a vol au vent treatment: The center was removed and the hollow was filled with a summer succotash of limas, buttons of yellow squash and tender soy beans (edamame). Great flavors and perfect seasonality. Svec’s current muse seems to be Asian. Sates and curries, tempura and sashimi, leek wontons and rah tham vinaigrette, Thai shrimp scampi and lacquered duck breast build his menu with the Southeast Asian pantry. The tentative can find salvation in the 2.5-ounce tasting pours and small plates and nibblers. The informal setting, extensive wine by the glass program, craft beers and well-trained staff provide for neophytes and oenophiles alike. At Social, you will find the confluence of fine wine and fun food. That is a happy meal that brings a smile to all our faces.
if you go WEB: www.letseat.at/marioscharleston ADDRESS: 6585 Dorchester Road, Suite 204-205, North Charleston PHONE: 552-8477 HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
plate. Throw in a couple of garlic knots, plus salad, and the lunch special runs only $7.99. Now quick, sneak off for a nap before your boss finds out. The pizza unfortunately can’t keep up. The crust is thin but too crunchy, unable to support the heft of a pie such as the Pizza Works, which contains pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and black olives. Try to roll a slice and — careful — watch for grease spillage. Lighter pies such as the Margarita (basil, mozzarella and garlic), White (ricotta,
mozzarella, parmesan), or Eggplant (with ricotta and mozzarella) might fare better. Pricing, however, is good. A personal, 10-inch Pizza Works costs $7.99, and $18.99 for an 18-inch. Mario’s also offers mussels and clams in red or white sauce, and veal and chicken in three styles: parmesan, marsala and picata. And give the restaurant this: Mario’s already knows the value of its location, and prospective audience, offering a 10 percent discount to military personnel as well as Bosch and Boeing employees.
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Kane Sanders has been with O-Ku since its opening on March 18. JACK HUNTER
Palmetto Ale House is off to a good start BY JACK HUNTER
Special to The Post and Courier
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almetto Ale House on James Island’s brochure reads “For over 200 years, Ale Houses were always an important part of the neighborhood. “It was a place where the locals could meet up for an evening, eat, talk, make friends and wind down after a hard day’s work.” Nectar Bar and Grille, which preceded the Palmetto Ale House in the same location, certainly fit this description, and was certainly a neighborhood favorite. Palmetto seems more upscale, with a new dark wood interior, and although it remains casual dining, it seems more “grown-up,” for lack of a better term, than Nectar. Being an “Ale House,” Palmetto certainly doesn’t skimp on the beer, offering almost 30 bottle and tap brew selections. Palmetto also offers a number of choice specialty
if you go
WHAT: Palmetto Ale House WHERE: 951 Folly Road PHONE: 277-2410 HOURS: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. WEBSSTE: www.palmettoalehouse.com
and frozen drink concoctions, where everything from the “Ale House Slammer” (Trave Amaretto, Southern Comfort and sloe gin with orange juice and sour mix) and the “Frozen Charleston Margarita” (Sauza Giro Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, sour and a splash of Sprite and orange juice), are designed to please. Palmetto also features a solid food menu, offering everything from steak to seafood, burgers and sandwiches. Palmetto Ale House is not only a quality restaurant but perhaps many James Islander’s new favorite neighborhood bar.
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Let Kane Sanders take care of you at O-Ku BY DENISE K. JAMES
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t’s always the most creative dining experiences that we remember — when bartenders mix up their own amazing concoctions and point out things on the menu that you likely won’t get any place else. O-Ku, the new sushi spot on King Street, is a place to find both creativity and hospitality. Kane Sanders, the beverage director, serves up inventive cocktails and plenty of laughs.
Q: What’s your background in bartending? A: I started off bartending in Hawaii (but I’m from Marietta, Ga.) and then went to San Francisco and Oakland before ending up in Charleston. I worked at the Charleston Grill before I came here.
onade. Who doesn’t want to experience fresh basil and lemonade in the summer? WHAT: O-Ku Q: What beer and wine do you favor? WHERE: 463 King Street A: It depends, of course, on PHONE: 737-0112 what you’re eating. I do love WEB SITE: www.o-kuthe Merivale by the glass sushi.com — it’s a nice Pinot Noir. My favorite beer here is the Bells Amber Ale. It’s fantastic. Q: What’s special about And I’m a big beer drinker. this place? Q: What about saki A: It is not your ordinary choices? bar. Our cocktail list, for A: We serve only premium example, is really intense — composed of handmade, saki. We have happy hour carefully muddled recipes. I on Mondays, Wednesdays make eight different simple and Fridays from 5 until 7, syrups fresh on a daily basis. where we select three Sakis to offer at half-price. We alAnd the talent we have beso do half-price rolls and $3 hind the bar is great. Q: How are they talented? off specialty cocktails durA: Well, we won the Mojito ing that time. On Sundays, we run various specials Challenge this year. Coast has gotten it for the past few, for the food and beverage crowd. but we have it this time! Q: Tell me about your suQ: What would you say shi menu. your summer signature A: One of the greatest drink is? things I’ve ever eaten is the A: The Ginger Basil Lem-
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Yellowtail Carpaccio. It’s delicious. All our fish comes from either a market in Tokyo or Hawaii. We also get fish from Tasmania, which has some of the cleanest water in the world. Q: What do you suggest for first-timers who want to try sushi? A: The potato roll. It’s tempura shrimp and avocado wrapped in potato. Sushi veterans love it, too, but it’s a great entry-level roll. Q: What’s the grossest thing you’ve had to make? A: A guy in Oakland, whose nickname was Binky, asked for something called the “Kinky Binky.” It was Jagermeister, Jose Cuervo and Tabasco sauce. Q: What celebrity, alive or dead, would you love to serve drinks to? A: Winston Churchill. I’d serve him whatever he wanted in great excess, just to hear his quips.
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spect for that restaurant and everything that goes on within it’s walls. Q: Do you think that your time there prepared Local chef Andy Henderson, who was born and you for your new adventures? bred in South Carolina, has decided to try his luck A: Absolutely! Working for FIG under Lata and at in San Francisco. He left in every level of that restaurant, from garde manger July. cook to sous chef, without question has gotten me Henderson went to Preswhere I am today, and will continue to do so for byterian College and earned the rest of my career. a culinary arts degree from Q: What’s your favorite Charleston culinary Trident Tech. memory? He worked his way up from A: Holy loaded question, Batman! I have many a dishwasher to sous chef at fond memories of my days and nights in CharlesThe Boathouse and stayed ton. I cooked in Charleston from age 14 to 26. In there for seven years before that time, I had so many good and bad culinary heading to FIG, where he also became sous chef. experiences, all intertwined with an abundant Q: So, first off, why did you decide to leave amount of great memories. Charleston? I can only look back on my time there as a whole A: It was a very difficult decision for me in the and know that I’m proud of any footprints I may beginning, but I felt that it was just my time to have left. move on and go to the next step in my culinary adQ: What will you miss most about Charleston? venture that is my career. I also wanted the travel A: I will miss my family, friends, and dog Zoey. experience. They all mean so much to me. Thanks to my parQ: What are you hoping to find/achieve in San ents for taking her so I could travel out here. Also, Francisco? oyster roasts. I don’t plan on seeing that phrase A: To experience a different cuisine, culture and again anytime soon. engulf myself in every aspect of it. I hope to leave Q: Where do you see yourself in five years? this city with far more experience as a person and A: Celebrating the five-year anniversary of anas a cook. I am looking to challenge myself as swering this question AND anywhere from cookmuch as possible and be a sponge to the culinary ing here in SF, running a restaurant in Charleston, mecca that is San Fran. to great culinary traveling throughout Europe. Q: What has been the most important part of Who knows? I can only say for certain that I will your career at FIG? be in a position that will offer many options. A: There are so many aspects in my own personal Q: Lastly, what is your guilty pleasure food? career that are very meaningful to me that were A: That’s a toss-up between The Glass Onion’s po contributed by FIG. I learned how to cook deliboys, a chili cheeseburger deluxe from the Beacon cious honest food at a very high level. in Spartanburg, a cheesesteak from Surf Bar on Mike Lata’s passion for perfection and willingFolly Beach, and a lengua taco at La Taqueria in my ness to make that happen no matter what directly neighborhood, the Mission District, here in San made me the cook I am today. I have a lot of reFrancisco.
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Special to The Post and Courier
Local culinary hero leaves Charleston
Andy Henderson worked at The Boathouse and FIG. He took his cooking skills to San Francisco last month. PROVIDED
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Dance movies step up and into 3-D
‘Middle Men’ gleefully sleazy
BY DAVID NG
Los Angeles Times
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he pressure to come up with new and exciting dance moves often keeps choreographers thinking outside the box. Now, with the flood of 3-D film releases, they must also think outside the frame. “It’s not just the choreography within the frame but the frame itself,” says Jon Chu, director of “Step Up 3D,” which opens Friday. “With 3-D, the frame becomes a much more active partner, and it becomes a duet between audience and dancers.” “Step Up 3D” and “StreetDance 3D” demonstrate how choreographers and dancers have managed to overcome the rigors of 3-D filmmaking to create dance sequences that take full advantage of the eye-popping format. “You normally think of 3D as the action coming out of the screen,” said Dania Pasquini, who co-directed “StreetDance,” about an urban dance group that partners with a ballet troupe so they can share their rehearsal space. “We wanted viewers to become part of the scene. It’s not a roller coaster ride. It’s about depth and added dimension.” That movie has opened in Europe, Australia and parts of Asia, and is looking for a U.S. distributor. Indeed, creating dance scenes for 3-D requires an entirely new mentality for choreographers, most of whom have worked exclusively in traditional screen formats. “Most of us are used to choreographing left to right, which is 2-D. When you’re relaying choreography in a 3-D manner, the angles are completely different,” said Rich Talauega, half of the
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Sharni Vinson in “Step up 3D,” opening Friday. Rich + Tone choreography team that worked on some of the dance sequences for “Step Up 3D,” the third installment of Disney’s profitable franchise. This one follows a ragtag troupe of street dancers, including Moose (Adam G. Sevani) and team captain Luke (Rick Malambri), who take on New York’s toughest dance groups in a series of high-energy competitions. “We had to make certain formations deeper to create more punch on screen. We tested some moves in advance, and some of the stuff just didn’t work. We had to rearrange certain formations to complement the depth of field,” Talauega said. The viewer’s eye tends to wander all over the shot in 3-D movies, which means that every inch of the shot needs to be filled. To that end, the makers of “Step Up 3D” created vibrant visual themes for each dance scene, including one that involved flooding the set so that dancers could fling water in the direction of the camera. Choreographer Nadine “Hi-Hat” Ruffin, who has Please see 3-D, Page 36E
BY CHRISTY LEMIRE
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ou’ll probably want to take a shower after watching “Middle Men,” just to wash all the “ick” off yourself. And that’s a compliment. This inspired-by-a-truestory film about the birth of Internet porn is giddily sleazy, full of convincing crazies and criminals, as well as those who surround them. Writer-director George Gallo seems to have been influenced here by “Boogie Nights” and “Goodfellas,” not just in their subject matter but in their fast-paced, in-your-face hodgepodge of images, styles and music. (The soundtrack, featuring period-appropriate songs from Moby and Fatboy Slim and a particularly apt use of the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” must have cost a fortune.) It’s a predictable rise-andfall tale of people who get in over their heads with no clue about how to get out, but at least it’s fun while it lasts. Besides, the details and the characters are what make
these types of movies work. And Gallo, who previously wrote “Midnight Run” and “Bad Boys,” creates some lively figures for many of his actors to inhabit. Giovanni Ribisi is gloriously over the top as former veterinarian Wayne Beering, who helps come up with the idea of distributing porn online in the late 1990s when he becomes bored with his own, um, inspirational material. Coked up and chain-smoking, rambling and usually ready for a fight, he’s a complete idiot but he might also be a genius. The real brains behind the operation is former NASA technician Buck Dolby (Gabriel Macht), who creates a program within minutes that allows users to provide their credit card information online and receive photos and videos in return. (It almost seems quaint to look back at a not-so-distant time when Internet porn didn’t exist, given how pervasive it is now.) Neither of these guys knows how to handle the millions of dollars they make; at one point, even after they form an actual bill-
movie review ★★★ (of 5)
DIRECTOR: George Gallo STARRING: Luke Wilson (pictured above), Giovanni Ribisi, James Caan, Gabriel Macht, Jacinda Barrett RATED: R for strong sexual content, nudity, language, drug use and violence RUN TIME: 1 hr. 45 min. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film.
ing company and move into a legitimate office building, they forget a $2 million check that’s just sitting in a desk drawer. While Buck is just as much of a coke fiend as Wayne, he’s comparatively coherent. So when they find themselves in deep trouble with a bunch of Russian mobsters (led by the formidable Rade Sherbedgia) and get beaten bloody in a trashed Las Vegas hotel suite, Buck kinda-sorta has enough sense to figure a way out. Unfortunately, that involves bringing in the well-connected and opportunistic lawyer Jerry Haggerty (a perfectly ruthless James Caan), who in turn brings in Jack Harris (Luke Wilson), a Texas businessman with a knack for solving problems.
And Jack is actually the one at the center of “Middle Men,” the straight man amid these larger-than-life lowlifes. After all, someone’s got to anchor all this mayhem. But Wilson plays him a little too straight. He’s so low-key it’s difficult to connect with him and, at least until nearly the end, hard to know whether his various alliances ever plague on his conscience. “Middle Men” is based on the experiences of Christopher Mallick, one of the film’s producers, and it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fictionalized. Maybe it doesn’t matter though. Maybe it’s just as well if we view it all as artifice and illusion, not unlike Internet porn itself.
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SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
Based on an autobiographical novel, “Persepolis” follows a young girl as she comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. The film will be shown at 4 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Olde North Charleston Picture House.
ing. Upon its conclusion, audience members may participate in a discussion of the film with guest he Greater Park Circle speakers Kim Iverson and Film Society has anMyra Brouwer of the South nounced the August lineup for Charleston’s only Atlantic Fishery Management Council. nonprofit movie theater. On Aug. 28, the Picture The Olde North CharlesHouse will offer a double ton Picture House, known for showing short films and feature beginning at 4 p.m. documentaries, will feature with “Persepolis,” based on a graphic novel depicting “The Desert of Forbidthe story of a young Iranian den Art” on Saturday. It’s girl. “Lorna’s Silence,” a a documentary about Igor film portraying the amSavitsky’s preservation of censored artwork in the So- bitions of two Albanian immigrants in Belgium, viet Union. Audience members in at- will be featured later that evening. tendance on Aug. 14 will The Greater Park Circle be treated to a viewing of Film Society, which was “Here and There,” a film founded in August 2008, about a man from New is entering its second year. York visiting Serbia the The Picture House was same time as a man from developed in December of Serbia visits New York. that year. On Aug. 21, the theater According to Dr. James will feature the 2010 Academy Award winner for Best Sears, the film society’s exDocumentary, “The Cove,” ecutive director, the Picture a picture that sheds light on House is only one of two the abusive and dangerous nonprofit theaters in the state, the other being The industry of dolphin huntBY CHRISTINA ELMORE The Post and Courier
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The Olde North Charleston Picture House is at 4820 Jenkins Ave. in Park Circle (near East Montague and Jenkins avenues in the Olde Village Community Center). Admission is $2 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Visit http://parkcirclefilms.org or call 628-5534.
Nickelodeon Theatre in Columbia. “The idea for the theater came because there was nowhere in the area where people could go to see noncommercial, indie films and local films,” Sears said. Sears said that membership to the film society comes with a number of perks, including reduced prices on movie tickets and free popcorn at all of the shows. “I don’t know anywhere where someone could go see a movie for $2, get free popcorn and then go on a walk down Park Circle to one of the local restaurants or to get a drink afterward,” Sears said.
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*THE BLACK STALLION NR
CYRUS
GROWN UPS
R
PG-13
★★★★
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on.
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Five best friends reunite after their old basketball coach dies.
A divorcee (John C. Reilly) tries to make a new romance work despite interferences from his girlfriend’s grown son, Cyrus (Jonah Hill).
CATS AND DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE
DESPICABLE ME
Azalea Square: Today: 12:10, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:15; Fri.-Aug. 12: 7:05, 10 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 10:50, 1:50, 4:40, 7:45, 10:20 Citadel 16: Today-Aug.12: 11:40, 1:55, 4:10, 7:10, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:20, 2:45, 5:30, 8:10, 10:35; Mon.-Aug. 12: 5:30, 8:10, 10:35 Regal 18: Today: 11:20, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 10:20; Fri.-Aug. 12: 7:05, 9:45
PG
PG
INCEPTION
Terrace: Wed.: 11 a.m.
Terrace: Today: 5, 9:20
★★
★★★
The epic struggle between cat and dog continues as Kitty Galore is determined to rule the world and gain control over her canine rivals.
Azalea Square: Today: noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:55, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:35 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 10:25, 1:10, 4:20, 7, 9:25 Citadel 16: Today: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:45, 9:45; Fri.-Aug. 12: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10 Hwy 21: Today: 8:55; Fri.-Aug. 12: 8:45 James Island 8: Today: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:15; Fri.-Aug. 12: 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:15 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7:30, 9:45; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4:40, 7:30, 9:45 Regal 18: Today: 11:15, 11:45, 1:45, 2:15, 4, 4:40, 7, 7:30 10:10; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:10, 1:45, 4, 6:50, 9:15
CATS AND DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE 3D
Azalea Square: Today-Aug. 12: 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05 Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Aug. 12: 12:20, 2:25, 4:30, 6:50, 8:55 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:30, 1:40, 4, 7, 9:10; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4, 7, 9:10
CHARLIE ST. CLOUD
★★★★★
After adopting three girls, Gru begins to rethink his evil plan to steal the moon.
PG-13
Azalea Square: Today: 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:25, 2:05, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 10:20, 11, 1:35, 3, 4:30, 6:30, 7:15, 9:45, 9:50 Citadel 16: Today: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 6:45, 9 James Island 8: Today-Aug. 12: 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:30, 2:55, 5:15, 7:45; Mon.-Aug. 12: 5:15, 7:45 Regal 18: Today: 11:35, 2, 4:25, 6:40; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:35, 2, 4:20, 6:40, 9:25
Dom Cobb steals corporate secrets from his victims’ subconscious.
Azalea Square: Today: 12:05, 3, 3:45, 7:05, 9:45, 10:25; Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:05, 3:50, 7:05, 10:25 Cinebarre: Today: 11, 12:30, 3, 4, 6:30, 7:25, 9:45, 10:30; Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:30, 4, 7:25, 10:30 Citadel 16: Today-Aug. 12: 1:30, 5, 8 Hippodrome: Today-Fri.: 7, 9:45; Sat-Sun.: 3:30, 7, 9:45; Mon.-Wed.: 7, 9:45; Aug. 12: 7:15 Hwy 21: Today: 10:35; Fri.-Aug. 12: 10:15 James Island 8: Today: 1, 2, 4:05, 5:05, 7:30, 8:10; Fri.-Aug. 12: 2, 5:05, 8:10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:40, 1:30, 2:50, 4:50, 6:45, 8:15, 10; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4:50, 6:45, 8:15, 10 Regal 18: Today: 12:20, 12:45, 3:40, 4:05, 6:55, 7:25, 9:25, 10:30, 10:40; Fri.Aug. 12: 12:10, 12:40, 3:40, 4:05, 6:55, 7:25, 10:10, 10:40
DESPICABLE ME 3-D
Azalea Square: Today: 11:55, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Aug. 12: 11:20, 1:20, 3:20, 5:25, 7:30, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:55, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4:45, 7:15, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: noon, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:50
INCEPTION IMAX
DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS
Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Aug. 12: noon, 3, 6:45, 9:45
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JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK
PG-13
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Tim is a rising executive who finds the perfect guest for his boss’s monthly “dinner for idiots.”
★½
PG-13
Based on an acclaimed novel, Charlie (Zac Efron) must learn to move forward after a tragic accident changes his life.
Azalea Square: Today: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55; Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 10:40, 1:20, 4:15, 7:35, 10 Citadel 16: Today-Aug. 12: 11:50, 2, 4:10, 7, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:10, 2:30, 5, 7:20, 10:10; Mon.-Aug. 12: 5, 7:20, 10:10 Regal 18: Today: 11, 1;25, 3:50, 7:15, 10; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11, 1:35, 4:15, 7:20, 10 Terrace: Today: 2, 4:35, 7:10, 9:20; Fri.-Sat.: 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:10; Sun.-Aug. 12: 2, 4:35, 7:05
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This documentary chronicles the private life and career of the comedian and pop icon as she approaches her 75th birthday.
Azalea Square: Today: 11:10, 11:40, 1:45, 2:20, 4:20, 5, 7, 7:40, 9:50, 10:20; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:10, 11:40, 1:45, 2:20, 4:20, 4:55, 7, 7:40 9:45, 10:15 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 10:55, 1:55, 4:45, 7:30, 9:55 Citadel 16: Today-Aug. 12: 11:40, 2:05, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 James Island 8: Today-Aug. 12: 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:15, 11:50, 1:50, 2:40, 4:30, 5:20, 7:10, 8, 9:50, 10:40; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4:30, 5:20, 7:10, 8, 9:50, 10:40 Regal 18: Today: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30 10:30; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:30 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:15
Citadel 16: Today: 1:30, 3:50, 7:10, 9:50
THE KARATE KID
★★ PG
Dre has trouble adjusting to China until he meets a Kung Fu master. Regal 18: Today-Aug. 12: 12:30, 3:35, 6:45, 9:55
THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE
★★½ R
In the second installment in the trilogy based on the novels by late author Stieg Larsson, a woman is suspected of murder.
Terrace: Today: 2:10, 7:05; Fri.: 2:10, 5:05, 7:25; Sat: 2:10, 5:05, 7:25, 9:35; Sun.-Aug. 12: 2:10, 5:05, 7:25
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THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
PREDATORS
SORCERER’S APPRENTICE
R
R
PG
★★
★★★★½
Two children conceived by artificial insemination, track down their biological father.
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Adrien Brody leads a group of elite warriors who have been placed on an alien plant as prey for a new breed of Predators.
Azalea Square: Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:20, 1:50, 4:25, 7:15, 9:50 Citadel 16: Today-Aug. 12: 12:10, 2:25, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:45, 2:15, 4:55, 7:50, 10:30; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4:55, 7:50, 10:30 Terrace: Today: 2:20, 5, 7:20, 9:25; Fri.-Sat: 2:20, 5, 7:15, 9:20; Sun.-Aug. 12: 2:20, 5, 7:15
Azalea Square: Today: 3:50, 10:50 Regal 18: Today: 11:40, 2:15, 5, 7:35, 10:25; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:40, 2:15, 5:15, 7:55, 10:35
KNIGHT AND DAY
G
★★★
PG-13
A wholesome woman gets involved with an international super spy.
Azalea Square: Today: 10:10 p.m. Citadel 16: Today: 9:35 Hwy 21: Today: 10:50 Palmetto Grande: Today-Aug. 12: 10:15 Regal 18: Today: 9:45
THE LAST AIRBENDER
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PG
Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, must put his childhood ways aside to stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.
Azalea Square: Today: 12:20, 6:50 Citadel 16: Today: noon, 2:20, 4:40 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:55, 2:25, 5:10 7:45, 10:15; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:55, 2:25, 5:10, 7:45, 10:30
Azalea Square: Today: 11:25, 2:05, 4:40, 7:55, 10:30; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:05, 1:40, 4:15, 6:50, 9:40 Citadel 16: Today: 11:35, 1:55, 4:15, 7:10, 9:20; Fri.-Aug. 12: 7:10, 9:20 James Island 8: Today-Aug. 12: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:35, 2:10, 5:10, 7:40, 10:20; Mon.-Aug. 12: 5:10, 7:40, 10:20 Regal 18: Today: 11:50, 2:35, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35; Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35
RAMONA AND BEEZUS
★★
Follow the sometimes imaginary, but always mischievous adventures of Ramona (Joey King) as based on Beverly Cleary’s beloved book series.
*STEP UP 3D N/A PG-13
Azalea Square: Today: 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:10, 9:35; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:30, 2, 4:35 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 10:35, 1:30, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40 Citadel 16: Today: 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:20; Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:20, 2:30, 4:40 James Island 8: Today: 2, 4:25, 7, 9:25 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:25, 2, 4:25, 6:50, 9:20; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4:25, 6:50, 9:20 Regal 18: Today: 11:10, 1:55, 4:30, 7:05; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:20, 1:55, 4:30
In the third installment of the franchise, a group of New York City street dancers challenge the world’s best hip hop dancers.
Azalea Square: Fri.-Aug. 12: noon, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20 Citadel 16 IMAX: Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40 James Island 8: Fri.-Aug. 12: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10
TOY STORY 3
*THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW N/A NR
★★★★ G
Woody, Buzz and the gang find themselves in a daycare as their owner Andy prepares for college.
A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Azalea Square: Today: 11:15, 1:50, 4:25, 6:55, 9:30; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11, 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:30 Citadel 16: Today-Aug. 12: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 7, 9:10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:20, 1:55, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35; Mon.-Aug. 12: 4:20, 7:05, 9:35 Regal 18: Today-Aug. 12.: 11:05, 1:40, 4:10, 6:55, 9:30
Terrace: Fri.: 11 p.m.
SALT
★★
ONE ANGRY MAN N/A NR
R
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy.
Cinebarre: Today: 10:45, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:15
*THE OTHER GUYS N/A PG-13
Two mismatched detectives (Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg) seize an opportunity to step up like the city’s top cops whom they idolize.
Azalea Square: Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:45, 12:15, 2:15, 2:45, 4:45, 5:15, 7:20, 7:55, 9:55, 10:30 Cinebarre: Fri.-Aug. 12: 10:45, 1:45, 4:35, 7:20, 10:15 Citadel 16: Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:50, 12:40, 2:10, 2:50, 4:20, 5:10, 7, 7:50, 9:20, 10:05 Hwy 21: Fri.-Aug. 12: 8:45 James Island 8: Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:15, 2:45, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 Regal 18: Today: 12:01; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:15, 12:15, 1:50, 2:45, 4:25, 5:20, 7, 8,. 9:35, 10:45
THEATERS
A master sorcerer (Nicolas Cage) recruits a seemingly everyday guy (Jay Baruchel) in his mission to defend New York City.
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Azalea Square: Today: 12:15, 1, 2:35, 5:10, 7:30, 8, 10:35; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:50, 2:30, 5:20, 8, 10:45 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 11, 1:40, 4:25, 7:40, 10:05 Citadel 16: Today-Aug. 12: 12:40, 2:50 5, 7, 7:45 9:10, 9:50 Hwy 21: Today: 8:55; Fri.-Aug. 12: 10:30 James Island 8: Today-Aug. 12: 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:05, 12:40, 2:35, 5:05, 6:55, 7:35, 10:05; Mon.-Aug. 12: 5:05, 6:55, 7:35, 10:05 Regal 18: Today: 12:05, 12:25, 2:20, 2:50, 4:45, 5:15, 7:10, 7:40, 9:35, 10:05; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40
Bella is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her Fri.endship with werewolf Jacob.
Azalea Square: Today: 1:10, 4, 7:35, 10:40; Fri.-Aug. 12: 12:50, 4, 7:25, 10:40 Cinebarre: Today-Aug. 12: 10:30, 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Citadel 16: Today-Aug. 12: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Aug. 12: 4:10, 9:30 Regal 18: Today: 11:25, 2:45, 5:25, 8:15; Fri.-Aug. 12: 11:25, 2:40, 5:25, 8:15
*VIDEODROME NR A sleazy cable-TV programmer begins to see his life spin out of control when he acquires a new kind of programming for his station. Terrace: Fri.: 11 a.m.
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Moira Gil: ‘painting is like meditating’
I wanted was sold. And this man, this artist, he didn’t talk at all, so I said to his nephew there at the store he sound of the waves that I wished he could teach are the soundtrack to me,” she explains. “The Moira Gil’s life. Since nephew said, ‘He can.’ And her beachside childhood in I decided to stay an extra 15 Argentina learning to surf at days to learn.” She sat on the floor 10 her father’s surf school, she has been tuned to the sound. hours a day beside the man she called Guru Gi. And As an adult, she took her surfboard around the world he taught her the intricate as a professional surfer, and, painting technique of using hand-mixed watercolors for her, it was the logical to paint on fabric. She had progression of listening to always painted for fun, but the waves. her strokes were big, wild, “Surfing is my home,” bold. This was small, slow, Gil says. “All of my family intricate. And there was no surfs.” talking, just gestures. Surfing is what brought Gil says that her teacher her to a little seaside town “explained that painting is in India, one of the only towns in the country where like meditating. When you paint, you’re in the present. she could surf in a bikini, And if you would like to she says. But there is where talk, then you need to take a she found another part of break from painting.” herself, a part that she did When she left two weeks not know she was even looklater, she had a new painting ing for. technique, which she has “I met this artist who was now developed into her own doing amazing work, and style, using acrylics and oils. there was a piece of his art I wanted to buy. But when I She also uses self-stretched came back to buy it, the one circular canvases.
“I let go of my mind. It’s not my brush that matters, but the wrist. And I paint from the heart.” Most of her subjects grow out of her yoga meditation or her love of the natural environment – or both. One painting might be the view of a wave curling; another will be more about spiritual motifs. There is always a central image, but the paintings are often filled with layers of images. She enjoys using a lot of color and movement, and with her schedule, her paintings can take months to complete.
It’s been a few years since she sat beside Guru Gi, and since then, she has moved to Charleston, opened Shaka Surf School at Folly Beach with business partner Jenny Brown, and decided to split time between here and her Argentinean home in the off season. But now, just as waves are her soundtrack, paint colors her world. She sees the two pursuits as two sides of her creativity. “I feel free when I surf or I paint. I feel myself. I don’t have limits, and that freedom is what pushes me.” “Om Ganesh”
ing scene, a colorful chase through New York’s Washworked with numerous pop ington Square Park, said singers including Missy 3-D changes the way dance Elliott, created the dance professionals think about moves for the water scene. the frame. She said that though the “It made my creative outwater added visual impact, look go haywire. I wanted it brought its fair share of to do so much more,” he dance problems. said. For the chase scene, “Water and smooth surthe filmmakers incorfaces don’t work with dance porated balloons, soap moves,” she said, adding bubbles and other colorful that there were a lot of slips, distractions into the chorefalls, bumps and bruises ography. while making the scene. “You want to keep adding Dave Scott, who choreothings to the mix, but you graphed the film’s openhave to keep the choreogra-
phy at the top of your mind. We tested out different things so that we wouldn’t give the audience a headache.” The 3-D dance movie isn’t new to Hollywood. Perhaps the most famous example is “Captain EO,” which debuted in 1986. The short film, starring Michael Jackson and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, played at Disneyland and Walt Disney World for many years and was recently revived following the death of Jackson in 2009.
The comic space adventure culminates in an elaborate sequence featuring Jackson leading a troupe of dancers in a series of musical numbers. The film has two credited choreographers: Jackson and Jeffrey Hornaday. Although 3-D dance isn’t a novelty, the digital technology behind it is. The makers of “StreetDance 3D” used two RED digital cameras to record the action as well as lighter SI-2K cameras for smaller spaces. The film was shot on a va-
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riety of London locations including in and around the Royal Opera House, Parliament and other popular landmarks. “Every dance sequence has to be strictly framed,” said Giwa, the film’s co-director. “Normally, you can move a lot. But in 3-D, things can become blurred.” The makers of “Step Up 3D” used Sony’s F23 digital cameras. “When you have two cameras on a rig, it’s super heavy and you can’t do stuff like steadi-cam shots,” said Chu, the film’s
director. “The cameras break down every day. That’s just a reality. And if you’re misaligned by a pixel, audiences will get dizzy and you can’t fix it in post-production. When you’re making your audience throw up, it’s not a choice anymore. It’s a mistake.” Despite the cumbersome technical process, Chu said he would work in the medium again. “Some movies use 3-D just to do it. But dance and 3-D are a great match.”
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Jonathan Brilliant
Sculpture artist has fitting last name
In his studio, Brilliant works on drawing, painting, applying for grants and collecting found objects. His metal nspiration can be found sculpture of a water bottle is in the permanent collection everywhere if you have in North Charleston Riverthe eyes to see it. front Park. “The embrace of uncerKeep up with his work and tainty and the ability to tour at www.jonathanbrilmake up rules for myself and my work inspires me. I liant.com. am incredibly moved by the CONTACT INFO: jb@jonaaccidental acts of sculpture thanbrilliant.com. I find in the world,” JonaBIRTH DATE AND PLACE: than Brilliant said about November 1976 in Charleshis work and his creative ton. process. FAMILY: Wife, Brooke; cats, With Brilliant’s work, the zero and chicken. whole is more than the sum EDUCATION: Bachelor of of its parts. Brilliant uses Art in studio art, College of coffee stir sticks to create Charleston, 2002; Masters of large-scale sculptures. The Fine Art, Spatial Art, Califorsticks are intertwined with nia State University-San Jose, one another, creating ten2007. sion and a woven series of CAREER: Emerging artist. 3-D crosshatch marks. GOAL: By the end of 2011, He is on his “Have Sticks, I hope to see my “field of Will Travel” World Tour, good fortune” outdoor going to art galleries and installation funded and realuniversities creating these ized somewhere. fragile sculptures. The 18WHAT BOOK ARE YOU month tour began in May READING NOW?: Facebook. 2009 at the City Gallery INFLUENCES: British sculpduring Spoleto Festival USA ture of the ’70s and ’80s. and will end this year in PRICE RANGE: $20-$6,500. December in North CaroWHERE IS YOUR ARTWORK lina. The tour consists of 13 FEATURED LOCALLY?: gallery installations in three North Charleston Riverfront countries on two continents. Park. When Brilliant does an NEXT EVENT: Two big installation, he works from events happening in Sep6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. every day tember: a new site-specific intertwining the stir sticks installation for the Bumberto form a one-of-a-kind, shoot Festival, Seattle, and a ephemeral piece of work large show and residency at that is created to exist only the McColl Center, Charlotte. in the space around it. At WHAT MADE YOU FALL IN the end of a show, the large LOVE WITH ART?: I wouldn’t sculpture is torn down, and say that we are in love, I viewers can take a piece of would say we are in an exthe puzzle home with them. tended courtship.
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SHARK WEEK: Through Sunday. S.C. Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. Activities included with general admission. The aquarium will celebrate the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week with various activities, including a free outdoor screening of “Jaws,” shark-themed dive shows, craft station and more. 577-FISH or www.scaquarium. org. SHAG DANCE AND CONTEST: 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. Saturday. Walterboro City Parking Lot, 300 E. Washington St. $5-$10 entry fee. The Lowcountry Sertoma Shag Dance and Contest will feature free shag lessons as well as exhibitions and competitions. 538-4353 or www.walterborosc. org.
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AWENDAW FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-noon. Second Saturday of each month. Awendaw Town Hall, 6971 Doar Road. The market offers fresh produce and seafood, activities and more. 928-3100 or www.awendawsc. org. CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square. Local vendors offer produce, plants, baked goods and more. 7247309. DANIEL ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30. Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Shop for local produce, herbs, flowers and crafts while enjoying live music and food.
www.danielislandfarmersmarket.com. FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE FARMERS AND ART MARKET: 4-8 p.m. Mondays. Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Purchase local produce, honey, gourmet items, barbecue and live music. Enjoy music by Brad Henty on Aug. 9. www.freshfieldsvillage.com. MARKET AT ROSEBANK FARMS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The farm will offer local produce, seafood, baked goods, flowers and more. 768-0508 or www. rosebankfarms.com. MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET: 3:30 p.m.-dusk. Tuesdays through Oct. 19. Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd. Features local produce, flowers, baked goods, live music and more. 884-8517 or www.townofmountpleasant. com. NORTH CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: Noon-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 28. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Place E., North Charleston. Live music, local produce, arts and crafts, food and more. Enjoy music by Jeff Houts today. 740-5854 or www. northcharleston.org. SUMMERVILLE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 20. 218 S. Main St. Purchase fresh produce, organic meat, baked goods and more. 871-6000. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FORUM: 7-8 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. C of C Hollings Science Center, Room 112, 58 Coming St. Free. Network at Mellow Mushroom afterward. www.gogreencharleston.org. “THE ANTS GO MARCHING DOWN KING STREET”: Through August. In a tribute to Darkness to Light, a locally based national organization whose goal is to end child sexual abuse, artist Jeffrey Kennedy has created a collection of ant sculptures that will be placed in various locations along King Street during August. The sculptures will move to a different King Street area each week. ART DISCOVERY WALKING
TOURS: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. $20. 90-minute tour highlights historic sites that have inspired artists for centuries. www.charlestonwalks.com or 729-3420. “ART IN THE EVENING”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Charleston Market. An art show and sale accompanied by live music. 937-0920. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month through October. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. Free. Monthly shows feature merchandise from 30-50 vendors as well as food and music. 871-1113. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Ballroom Dance Club of Charleston, 1632 Ashley Hall Road. $30 per month. Taught by Steven Duane. 557-7690. BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES: Every weekend (except holidays). Creative Spark Center for the Arts, 757 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $10 (may increase for theme or dinner parties). Adult ballroom dance party with group lessons beforehand. 881-3780. BEGINNER SHAG LESSONS: 8:15 p.m. Mondays. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road. $10 per class. 5712183 or www.arthurmurraychs. com. BLUES AND BBQ HARBOR CRUISE: Thursdays through Oct. 28. Cruise boards at 6:30 p.m. Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. $39.50 plus tax. Enjoy views of the harbor while listening to live blues by Shrimp City Slim and chowing down on barbecue from Home Team BBQ. A cash bar will be available. 722-1112 or 800-979-3370. BRIDGE LESSONS: 3-5 p.m. Mondays. Bridge Center, 1740 Ashley River Road. $130 for 11 beginner sessions. 556-4145. BOOK LOVERS GROUP: 7-9 p.m. third Friday of every month. Dreamalot Books, 123-B S. Goose Creek Blvd. Come with a book and a snack. 572-4188. “CAROLINA GOLD” EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 30. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. The plantation presents “Carolina Gold: From Rice to Riches,” an exhibit highlighting the
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The department of theater in the College of Charleston’s School of the Arts will present William Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” as part of the department’s 14th annual Shakespeare Project. The production will run Aug. 19-22 with a second run Sept. 2-7. Curtain times will be at 8 p.m., except both Sunday shows at 3 p.m. only. Shows will take place at the Emmett Robinson Theatre in the Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or by telephone at 953-5604. Admission is $15 for general admission and $10 for College of Charleston students, faculty and staff and senior citizens 60 and older. work of various goldsmiths and miniaturists. 556-6020 or www. middletonplace.org. CAROLINA SHAG WORKSHOPS: Saturdays. Trudy’s School of Dance, 830 Folly Road, James Island. $25 for two-hour lessons. For students at any level. Registration required. 7958250. CELTIC FIDDLE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Na Fidleiri and the Taylor Music Group will conduct preparatory classes. 819-6961. CHARLESTON CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: 7 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month. Ryan’s restaurant, 829 St. Andrews Blvd. jeannescla@aol.com. CHARLESTON MUSIC CLUB: Free music programs through May. 795-7842 or www.charlestonmusicclub.org. CHARLESTON POETRY SERIES: 7 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of each month. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. 577-6400. CHOPSTICKS: 3-5 p.m. Fridays. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. All ages. Light classical music and favorite children’s songs while kids color with friends. 805-6930. CHORUS REHEARSALS:
3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant. The Franke Chorus invites men and women to join. 654-5973, 881-1158 or 881-9691. CHRISTOPHER’S READING ROOM: 4-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Johns Island Library, 3531 Maybank Highway. Grades 6-12. Earn one Johns Island Library dollar for each session. 559-1945. “CIRQUE” EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 12. The Real Estate Studio, 214 King St. Abstract artist Don Localio will display a collection titled “Cirque: Collective Works of Don Localio.” 722-5618. “COMMON GROUND-SOLID GROUND”: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square. Join the Grassroots Call to Action Group for nonpartisan open discussion. 810-0088 or www.grassrootschange.ning.com. CYPRESS SWAMP TOURS: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Middleton Place Outdoor Center, 4300 Ashley River Road. $55-$65. 266-7492 or www.middletonplace.org. DANGEROUS BOOK CLUB: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Explore something new every week from
“The Dangerous Book for Boys.” 805-6930. DANGEROUS BOYS CLUB: 7:30 p.m. first Friday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. Community leaders will host meetings based on activities from “The Dangerous Book for Boys.” 216-9756. “DARWIN ON EVOLUTION”: Through August. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 68 Spring St. The museum will host a collection of documents written by Charles Darwin, including original manuscript pages from “On the Origin of Species.” 853-4651. DRAYTON HALL FREE ADMISSION: Through Sept. 6, Drayton Hall will offer complimentary admission to members of the military, firefighters, police and EMS. 769-2603 or www. draytonhall.org. EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS: 8:30 a.m.-noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel. $5; Gold Pass members free. Preregistration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. 795-4386 or www.ccprc.com.
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EAST COOPER COFFEE CLUB: 10 a.m. Fourth Wednesday of each month. Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant. Bring a mug and enjoy presentations by different speakers. Refreshments will be provided. 856-2166. EDISTO ISLAND ART GUILD SHOW: 1-4 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays through Sept. 4. Edisto Island Museum, 8123 Chisolm Plantation Road. More than 20 local artists will have their artwork on display. 869-1954. FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS: Through August. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road. Families from North and South Carolina and Georgia will receive an admission rate of $40 per carload of up to five people. Admission will allow access to the gardens, swamp garden and train tour. 571-1266 or www.magnoliaplantation.com. FOLLY BEACH BLUEGRASS SOCIETY: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. The Kitchen, 11 Center St. Bring an instrument and participate in an open jam. 345-1678. FREE SHAG LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Mojo’s, 975 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville. 214-0242. THE GATHERING BOOK GROUP: 7 p.m. Last Thursday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. 216-9756. GRASSROOTS CALL TO ACTION: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Fort Johnson Cafe and Coffee, 1014 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. 810-0088 or grassrootscalltoaction@gmail.com. “I AM TWO WITH NATURE”: Friday-Sept. 4. Redux Contemporary Art Center, 136 St. Philip St. Cari Freno and Travis Graves will display artwork that is similar in that it is nature-oriented but different in points of view. Artist lectures will be given 6-9 p.m. Friday. 722-0697 or www. reduxstudios.org. “LET’S DISCUSS IT” BOOK GROUP: 10 a.m. Third Friday of each month. Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road. New members welcome. shgalos@juno.com. LOWCOUNTRY BACKPACKERS CLUB: 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month. Collins Park Clubhouse, 4115 Fellowship Road, North Charleston. “MODERN MASTERS”:
Through Aug. 22. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. The museum will host “Modern Masters From the Ferguson Collection,” which will include work by Picasso, Christo, Willem de Kooning and others. 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org. MUSEUM, MUSIC AND MORE!: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. Ages 5-12. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Get children involved in performing arts through interactive experiences. 853-8962 or www.explorecml.org. “NOW SHOWING” EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 29. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. The City Gallery will host “Now Showing: Works by Charlie Bidwell and Samantha Magowan.” 958-6484. OPEN STUDIO: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Last Tuesday of each month. The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. Free. Each class will be taught by professional artists. 745-1087. PARENT/CHILD BALLROOM CLASSES: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant. $30 residents, $37 nonresidents. Parents and youths ages 5-9 will learn basic dance steps. 849-2061 or www. townofmountpleasant.com. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30-8 p.m. First and third Thursday of each month. Church of the Holy Cross, 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island. Psychologist Risa MasonCohen leads a support group. 769-0444. PRESERVATION TECH TOURS: 8:30-10:30 a.m. First Saturday of each month. Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Road. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Tours will showcase the technical aspects of the plantation’s preservation efforts, design, architecture and more. 769-2638 or www.draytonhall.org. REVOLUTIONARY WAR TOURS: Tours begin at 4 p.m. Thursdays during July. HeywardWashington House, 87 Church St. $10 adults, $5 children. The Charleston Museum will celebrate the country’s independence with tours focusing on the significance of the HeywardWashington House during the Revolutionary War. 722-2996 or www.charlestonmuseum.org. “RITE OF PASSAGE”: FridayAug. 28. SCOOP Studios, 57½ King St. Joel Parker presents
“Rite of Passage | Solo Cups.” An artist reception will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday. 577-3292 or www. scoopcontemporary.com. SALSA DANCE LESSONS: 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road. $10 per class. Beginner and advanced lessons. 571-2183 or www.arthurmurraychs.com. SALSA NIGHT AT SOUTHEND BREWERY: 10 p.m. Thursdays at Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St. $4 cover. DJ Luigi mixes live. 853-4677. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. Free. No partner needed. 810-7797. SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL TOURS: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays. S.C. Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. $8 ages 2-11, $16 adults, $14 ages 62 and older. Reservations recommended. 577-3474. SQUARE DANCE CLASS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. 552-3630. STUDENT ART EXHIBIT: Through Saturday. Redux Contemporary Art Center, 136 St. Philip St. High school students who participated in Redux’s Summer Art Institute will exhibit their work. 722-0697 or www. reduxstudios.org. SUMMERVILLE WRITERS GUILD: 6:30 p.m. Last Monday of each month. Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolley Road, Summerville. 871-7824. SUMMER WINE STROLLS: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. $10. Enjoy wine in the plantation’s gardens. 266-7477 or www.middletonplace.org. TANGO LESSONS: 7-8 p.m. beginners class; 8-9 p.m. practice. Tuesdays. MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Drive. Free. 345-4930. WATER AEROBICS: 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Sept. 3. Charleston Jewish Community Center, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. $35-$45 per week, $125-$160 per month. Get in shape with instructor Marian Greely. 571-6565 or www.charlestonjcc.org. “WHAT IS CHARLESTON TO YOU?”: Friday-Sept. 3. Imaging Arts Gallery, 175 King St. Experi-
ence Charleston through the eyes of 18 local photographers. 5777501 or www.imagingarts.com. WEST ASHLEY DEMOCRATS’ MEETINGS: 6:30-8 p.m. second Monday of each month, Bluerose Cafe, 652 St. Andrews Blvd.; 89:30 a.m. third Saturday of each month, Ryan’s restaurant, 829 St. Andrews Blvd. 576-4543. WHIZ KIDS: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. $5 per child/$25 per month. An afterschool science program taught by Laura Buschman. 853-8962, ext. 221. ZEN MEDITATION: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Cheri Huber will lead the class, which will focus on meditation and discussion. Call 224-2468.
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BOOK SIGNING: 5 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Matthew Gavin Frank, a food and wine travel writer, will be available to sign copies of his new memoir, “Barolo.” 556-6561. BACK TO SCHOOL SALE: 6-8 p.m. South Carolina Thrift and Resale, 1670 U.S. Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant. All children’s clothing is 49 cents during this event, which also will feature door prizes, ice cream, children’s activities and more. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Women. 763-7333 or www.c4women.org.
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MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-9 p.m. Freshfields Village Green at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy Men of Distinction. www.freshfieldsvillage.com. CYP SOIREE: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King St. $60 members, $75 nonmembers. The Charleston Young Professionals will host a Summer Soiree that will provide networking opportunities as well as food, drinks, music, door prizes and more. www.charleston-yp.com.
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MANNERS WORKSHOP: 9-11 a.m. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Lizz Ackerman of Southern Protocol will lead this Petite Protocol program designed to teach children to be polite and confident by using fun activities. 722-2996, ext. 236, or www.charlestonmuseum.org.
TENNIS BLOCK PARTY: 9 a.m.noon. Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island. Free. The fifth annual Tennis Block Party is designed to showcase the center’s various tennis programs. The event will feature music, games, tennis drills, snacks, raffles and a complimentary cookout lunch. 856-7900 or www.familycirclecup.com. NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY: 1-4 p.m. Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse, 1815 I’On Ave. Free. The U.S. Coast Guard Historic District will host an open house that will include the grounds, boat house and lighthouse. Refreshments will be served, and poet Ginger “Shaw” Bell will be available to sign copies of the poem and artwork “There Stands an Image.” 883-3123. GALLERY CLOSING PARTY: 69 p.m. Waterfront Art Gallery, 215 East Bay St. The gallery invites patrons and supporters to celebrate its finale, as it will be closing after 15 years. The event will include music, art and food. 722-1155. BACHELOR AUCTION: 7 p.m. The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. $10$35. The Charleston Jaycees present the third annual Bachelor Bid Bash, a charity bachelor auction that will benefit Jaycee Camp Hope. Local bachelors and bachelorettes will be up for bid with date packages. A bar and appetizers will be available, and an after-party will follow at O-Ku. www.bachelorbidbash.org. REGGAE CONCERT SERIES: 8:30-11 p.m. Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston. $8 adults, free to children 12 and under. Music by Mystic Vibrations. Food and beverages will be sold. 7954FUN.
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“GIN AND JAZZ”: 6:30 p.m. Pepper Plantation, 1145 Chandler Road, Awendaw. $40 singles, $70 couples. Theatre Charleston will host its season kickoff party that will feature a Roaring ’20s theme, live jazz, a speakeasy area, games, an open bar, costume and dance contests and more; 1920s-inspired costumes are encouraged. 8138578 or www.theatrecharleston. com.
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FREE FISHING SEMINAR: 6:30 p.m. The Charleston Angler, 1113 Market Centre Blvd.,
Mount Pleasant. The Charleston Angler will present a free seminar titled “Tarpon With Captain John Irwin.” 885-2095 or www. thecharlestonangler.com.
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“SPLASH DAY”: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mount Pleasant Waterfront Memorial Park, 99 Hallman Blvd. Free. Kids will stay cool and have fun on two inflatable water slides and a Slip ’n Slide. 8848517 or www.townofmountpleasant.com. SEWEE SUMMER MOVIE: 11 a.m. Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 5821 U.S. Hwy. 17, Awendaw. The center will show two 30-minute nature films. Call 928-3368. BRANDING WORKSHOP: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Greater Summerville Chamber of Commerce, 402 N. Main St. $20. The Center for Women presents a branding workshop led by Shari Schleis of Splash Marketing. Refreshments will be served. Registration required. 763-7333 or www. c4women.org. FREE HEALTH TALK: 6-7 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Doctor Lovegrove will talk about building new tissue in the body with a regeneration injection. www.lovegrovehealthsolutions.com. LOWCOUNTRY LIVING PICNIC: 6-9 p.m. Folly River Park, Center St., Folly Beach. $40 per person, $70 per couple. Yoga Benefits Kids presents the First Annual Lowcountry Living Picnic, which will feature food from local restaurants such as The Glass Onion and J.B.’s Smokeshack, an open bar, live music from DJ Danny Seltzer and an after-party at Surf Bar. Proceeds will benefit YBK’s wellness and education programs. Tickets must be purchased in advance. www.yogabenefitskids.org. AWENDAW GREEN BARN JAM: 6:30-11 p.m. Awendaw Green, 4879 U.S. Hwy. 17. Free. Music by The Whisperjets, Bogan Mask, Ryan Bailey and Cumberland Bell and Hundred Hands Down. Barbecue and drinks will be sold. 452-1642 or www.awendawgreen.com. “WEDNESDAYS ON THE WATERFRONT”: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mount Pleasant Waterfront Memorial Park, 99 Hallman Blvd.
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Free. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy music by Nick Collins. Concessions will be available for purchase. 884-8517 or www. townofmountpleasant.com. “BOYS OF SUMMER” FILM SERIES: 8 p.m. Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. $5, free to members. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy Jimmy Stewart in “Harvey.” Beer and wine and pastries from Sugar Bakeshop and WildFlour Pastry will be available for purchase. www.eyelevelart.com. STARLIGHT CINEMA SERIES: 9 p.m. Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Each Wednesday in July, Freshfields will host an open-air movie. This week’s film is “Indiana Jones and the
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” 768-6491 or www.freshfieldsvillage.com.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Lowcountry Senior Center, 865 Riverland Drive. Free to members, $7 nonmembers. Will Freeman, general manager of Stono Ferry Links, will talk about course etiquette, golf tips and rules. 762-9555. BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: Noon. Center for Women, 129 Cannon St. Free. Barbara Currey, M.Ed., will explore the emotional legacies between mothers and daughters. 763-7333 or www.c4women.org.
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p.m. Freshfields Village Green at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy singer-songwriter Travis Allison. www.freshfieldsvillage.com. MOONLIGHT MIXER: 7-11 p.m. Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. $8 Charleston County residents, $10 nonresidents and at door. Enjoy dancing to music by DJ Jim Bowers. 795-4FUN or www.ccprc.com.
equipment. 795-4FUN or www. ccprc.com. FREE FAMILY MOVIE: 9 p.m. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Hallman Blvd. Free. This month’s featured movie is “City Slickers.” Food and beverages will be sold. 7944FUN or www.ccprc.com.
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FIRST DAY FESTIVAL: 1-4 p.m. Liberty Square, 360 Concord St. Free. Celebrate the start of the new school year at the eighth FREE SKIN SCREENINGS: 9 annual First Day Festival, which a.m.-1 p.m. Splash Zone Wawill feature games, free school terpark at James Island County supplies, boat rides, entertainPark, 871 Riverland Drive. MUSC ment, activities, food and more. will offer free skin cancer screenBACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: 5-7 ings. 792-0878 or 795-4FUN. p.m. Felix Pinckney Community JUNIOR REGATTA: 9 a.m. reg- Center, 4800 Park Circle, North istration; 11 a.m. skipper’s meet- Charleston. The North Charlesing; 12:30 p.m. race. Hobcaw ton Mission Initiative will hand Yacht Club, 180 Hobcaw Drive, out school supplies and will proMount Pleasant. $15-$20 regvide refreshments, music, enteristration. Open to participants tainment and more. 745-1028. 18 and under. The 6th Annual “SUMMER AT ST. JOHN’S”: 6 Mount Pleasant Junior Regatta p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, will give young sailors a chance 5 Clifford St. Free. Enjoy “La Belle to showcase their racing skills in Musique,” featuring an ensema fun environment. Participants ble of violin, cello, recorder and do not need to own a boat and harpsichord. 723-2426 or www. should contact Tina Carter at stjohnscharleston.org. 849-2061 to arrange use of a boat. www.townofmountpleas“GINGER: A HANSEL AND ant.com. “JUMP IN THE PARK”: 11 a.m.- GRETEL TALE”: 7:30 p.m. FridaySaturdayand Aug. 12-14 and 193 p.m. Palmetto Islands County 20; 2 p.m. Aug. 15. Pure Theatre, Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy., 150 Meeting St. $20-$30. Rodney Mount Pleasant. $5. Parents Lee Rogers and Spencer Deering can relax while kids enjoy jump present a reinvention of the clascastles and other inflatable
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“A LATE AFTERNOON OF DANCE”: 5 p.m. Sunday. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. $11-$15. The Divine Iambic Dancers School for the Performing Arts will perform with the Divine Strength African-American Chamber Ensemble. 577-2377. “SHAKESPEARE’S R AND J”: 8 p.m. Aug. 12-14; 3 p.m. Aug. 15. Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. $10-$15. The College of Charleston’s department of theater will present a modern retelling of the bard’s classic tale of passion, murder and starcrossed lovers. 953-6306.
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CSO AUDITIONS: 5-7 p.m. Aug. 9. Bethel Historic United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt St. The Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Spiritual Ensemble is looking for new singers. 991-1035 or www.csospiritual.com. PERFORMERS NEEDED: Gullah Cuisine and Breaking the Wall Productions is looking for performers of all types to take part in monthly arts performances. 853-8969 or breakingthewallproductions@gmail.com. SENIOR ART FESTIVAL ENTRIES: The Lowcountry Senior Center is looking for entries from visual artists ages 50 or older to be displayed during the seventh annual Lowcountry Senior Art
ACE’S ON BRIDGE By BOBBY WOLFF
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In today’s four-heart contract from Julian Pottage’s “Win the Big Match” (available from www.sterlingpub.com), you know West holds both minorsuit aces, so there is little point in leading a club up to the king. Can you instead organize a throw-in on West? It looks natural to win the heart in hand, cash the spades, then lead the heart six to dummy’s king. Now you may put West on play by running the diamond jack — but what good does that do? West wins with the diamond queen, cashes the ace, and exits with a third round, leaving you with two club losers. Instead, your exit has to take place in clubs. Strip off the spades and
trumps as before, but then lead a low club from dummy. If East plays low on the trick, you must restrain yourself from rising with the king — West might win with the ace and get off play with a low club to East. Instead, insert the club eight. If the cards lie as you hope, West can win the club cheaply, but now what? A diamond or spade lead will eliminate a diamond loser. Cashing the club ace provides a temporary escape, but with the club jack falling from East, West is then really stuck. Whether he leads a low or high club, one ruff sets up the suit, giving you two diamond discards on the clubs since you can lead your heart two to dummy’s three.
Festival on Aug. 25-Sept. 17. Submissions may be offered for sale, and artwork will be judged and prizes awarded. 762-9555. CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS NEEDED: The City Gallery at Waterfront Park is accepting exhibition proposals for installations, photography, sculpture, multimedia and other forms of art. Submission deadline is Sept. 1. 958-6484 or www.charlestonsc.gov. WINE + FOOD POSTER COMPETITION: Tri-county artists ages 18 and older are invited to submit entries for the annual Charleston Wine + Food Festival Poster Competition. Submissions should highlight Charleston’s culinary scene and should include the signature wine stain. Winner will receive $1,000. Deadline is Sept. 17. Applications are available at www. charlestonmag.com. ARTISTS NEEDED: Silver Pail Pottery in Summerville is looking for fine craft artists to be represented in the new gallery, Four Green Fields, which will open in the fall. Call 851-9544 or e-mail Jill and Robin at fourgreenfieldsgallery@hotmail.com. CRAFTERS NEEDED: The Island Crafters Guild is looking for crafters to participate in an arts and crafts show scheduled Sept. 25. A booth costs $45. Call 753-2559. CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Receiver Time-Based Media Festival is looking for artists who work in time-based media to submit their work. The festival will take place at various locations around Charleston on March 10-13. Visit www.receiverfest.com or contact Jarod Charzewski or Liz Vaughan at receiverfest@gmail.com for submission guidelines.
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MOZART IN THE SOUTH: Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Mozart in the South festival, happening Sept. 9-12. www.mozartinthesouth.org, www.chambermusiccharleston. org or 763-4941. SOUTHERNCARE HOSPICE: Volunteers are needed. Call Carolyn at 569-0870. TRICOUNTY FAMILY MINISTRIES: The organization is in need of experienced cooks and men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. 747-1788 or www.tricountyfamilyministries.org.
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TODAY’S HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put what you know and the skills you have to work for you. Take advantage of any opportunity to network or socialize with people who share your interests. TAURUS (April 20May 20): Love is on the rise and, whether you are in a relationship or single, you should be making an effort to enhance your personal life.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Now is not the time to dawdle or dwell on the past when you should be moving at lightning speed to reach your goals. VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): Letting your emotions lead the way will cause stress. A sudden loss will occur if you aren’t precise in what you say and do.
GEMINI (May 21June 20): If you allow anything to interfere with the results you need to acquire, you will be shortchanged.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23OCT. 22): You can come up with some great ideas that will keep you out of trouble. Travel, attend a reunion or invest time in a partnership.
CANCER (June 21July 22): Be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Avoid taking on burdens that don’t belong to you. Not everyone will be easy to get along with.
SCORPIO (OCT. 23NOV. 21): A money deal will be presented. Don’t scoff at what’s being offered when a little negotiating on your part will allow you to get what you want.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): Your desire to get things done will show everyone you mean business and that you will reach your goals. Don’t let criticism or negativity stop you. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): Focus on love, money and long-term commitments. Anything superficial should be left alone. Anything less will lead to regret. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): You have a commitment to fulfill, a chance to improve what you are and what you are capable of doing. PISCES (FEB. 19MARCH 20): Keep your emotions out of any negotiations you are involved in. Don’t let someone’s uncertainty discourage you.
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Mom’s kitchen floor remedy is embarrassing to daughter
“Well, I woke up this morning, and I got myself a beer ...”
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BY REBEKAH BRADFORD
Special to The Post and Courier
Is there anything more satisfying than a cold beer on a hot summer day? Head2Head likes nothing better than swinging by Triangle in West Ashley or the Tattooed Moose on Morrison Drive after work for an ice-cold brew. Just thinking about it is making us thirsty. Current trivia champ Robin Lopez is looking to get a streak going by winning for the third time in a row, but in order to do so, she’ll have to defeat her opponent, Lila Owens, who is traveling around the country this summer in a VW bus.
QUESTIONS 1. What is the oldest active brewery in America? 2. What band has a song with the line, “Well, I woke up this morning, and I got myself a beer”? 3. What country has the most individual beer brands? 4. Do bubbles in a glass of Guinness go up or down? 5. What is Cenosillicaphobia? 6. What style of beer would you find molasses as an ingredient? 7. What is the first imported beer to be sold in Germany? 8. Who’s the patron saint of brewing? 9. How many gallons are in a keg? 10. When Prohibition ended in 1933, what famous American was sent the first case of Budweiser from Anheuser-Busch?
ROBIN’S ANSWERS
LILA’S ANSWERS
1. I like beer, but I don’t know a lot about it, but here goes. Anheuser-Busch. 2. That sounds like the Doors. 3. Germany? 4. Down. 5. Fear of getting spilled on. 6. Oh, wow. I have no idea. 7. Budweiser. 8. St. Pauly. 9. 20. 10. Al Capone.
1. Old Milwaukee. 2. The Doors, baby. 3. I’m going with Belgium although it could be Germany. 4. Ha. Trick questions. They do both. 5. Is it the fear of running out of beer? 6. Ale. 7. Um, Sam Adams. 8. Don’t even know. 9. 15.5. 10. Lindbergh.
CONCLUSION It was not meant to be. Robin tried hard to extend her Head2Head trivia wins, but she went up against someone with more beer knowledge. So, instead, Lila will be returning next week to defend her newly acquired title. It’ll be from the road though since she’s leaving Charleston in her VW bus and heading to D.C.
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Yuengling. 2. The Doors, “Roadhouse Blues.” 3. Belgium. 4. Both, up and down. 5. Fear of an empty glass.
6. Ale or Porter. 7. Sam Adams. 8. St. Gambrinus. 9. 15.5. 10. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
EAR ABBY: When I went to visit my mother, I found her lying on the kitchen floor. I asked her what she was doing there, and she said the floor feels cold and hard and soothes her back. Abby, my mother has two very expensive beds in her home, and there is no reason for her to lie on the floor. It could be embarrassing if a friend or neighbor should pop in and find her there. How do I get her off the floor? — NOT BEDRIDDEN IN FLORIDA DEAR NOT BEDRIDDEN: You should be more concerned with how things are than how they “might” be perceived by others. If your mother is having back trouble, encourage her to discuss it with her doctor so she can make sure nothing is wrong. But if nothing is, then leave your poor mother alone. She’s in the privacy of her own home, and she is hurting no one. DEAR ABBY: We have an ongoing discussion in our office. What color ink is proper for signing birthday cards, sympathy cards, farewell cards, etc? One co-worker continues to use colors other than blue or black. An older co-worker says it’s inappropriate to use any other colors. — SEEING RED IN OKLAHOMA DEAR SEEING RED: You seem to have a lot of time on your hands in that office. What is being conveyed is more important than how it looks. To sign a sympathy card in bright red might be inappropriate because it is jarring. For cards celebrating happy occasions, colored ink is acceptable, the exception being fluorescent ink which is hard to read. DEAR ABBY: My aunt and uncle are “large” people. In the past we have had to be extremely cautious about where they sit when they come visit. Our furniture is
DEAR ABBY mostly hand-me-downs and not overly sturdy. They have, on occasion, broken the furniture because of their weight. Once a chair was destroyed beyond repair. They have never offered to make amends for furniture they have damaged. We are about to order a new dining room set and living room furniture. Naturally, we don’t want these broken. My husband has suggested giving them only sturdy folding chairs to sit on, but I don’t want to embarrass them or make them feel unwelcome. Is there a way to protect our furniture without hurting or offending my aunt and uncle? We don’t have the money to constantly replace broken items. — STRICTLY ANONYMOUS IN THE MIDWEST DEAR STRICTLY ANONYMOUS: To drag out folding chairs for your aunt and uncle to use would be glaringly obvious. Consider buying a couple of sturdy chairs (and possibly have them reinforced with metal bracing) for them. When you know they’re coming, “guide” them toward the chairs you want them to use. If you are questioned about it, explain (kindly) that in the past your chairs have been broken or needed repair, so these were bought with them in mind because they are sturdier and you want them to be comfortable. If they take offense, then please realize that the problem is theirs. To prepare for guests with “special needs” is an example of good hospitality, not rudeness. Write www.DearAbby.com.
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